Senior Marine Engineer

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to support the inspection, assessment and maintenance planning of marine infrastructure assets. This role combines practical engineering expertise with site-based inspections, asset condition assessment and technical reporting. You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

Job Description

The Senior Marine Engineer will be responsible for surveying, inspecting and assessing a diverse range of marine and dockside assets, identifying defects and deterioration mechanisms, and developing maintenance, repair and renewal recommendations. Working across both office and site environments, the role requires a practical understanding of engineering systems, asset management principles and maintenance planning within safety-critical and highly regulated environments.
The successful candidate will support the long-term management of marine infrastructure assets by undertaking inspections, producing technical reports, developing maintenance strategies and providing engineering advice to operational and project teams. They will work closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure assets remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose while supporting operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Inspection & Surveying
• Carry out inspections and condition assessments of marine and dockside assets.
• Survey dock furniture, floating assets, mooring systems, fender systems and associated infrastructure.
• Identify defects, corrosion, wear, damage and deterioration.
• Collect inspection data, measurements and photographic records.
• Support planned inspection and survey programmes.
Engineering Assessment, Maintenance & Reporting
• Assess asset condition and determine maintenance, repair or replacement requirements.
• Understand material properties, degradation mechanisms and asset renewal limits.
• Develop maintenance plans, repair recommendations and work scopes.
• Produce clear technical reports, condition assessments and engineering recommendations.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and inspection documentation.
Engineering Support
• Provide practical engineering advice to facilities, operations and maintenance teams.
• Support maintenance, refurbishment and replacement activities.
• Assist with prioritisation of maintenance activities based upon asset condition and operational requirements.
• Ensure engineering decisions are supported by sound technical judgement.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with engineering, operations, project and maintenance teams.
• Engage with contractors and stakeholders during inspection and maintenance activities.
• Promote safe working practices and high engineering standards.
• Support collaborative working across internal and external stakeholder groups.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC, HND, Degree, recognised military engineering qualification, or equivalent practical experience within an engineering discipline.
• Experience within marine, defence, nuclear, commercial shipping, offshore or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering maintenance principles and asset management practices.
• Experience identifying defects, assessing equipment condition and developing maintenance recommendations.
• Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Understanding of repair planning, maintenance planning and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of materials, corrosion, wear mechanisms and equipment degradation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous surveying experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience undertaking marine asset surveys and inspections.
• Lloyd's Register or similar surveying qualification or training.
• Experience working within Royal Navy, Defence, Dockyard or Naval infrastructure environments.
• Professional registration as EngTech or equivalent, or working towards IEng or CEng.
• Experience supporting asset integrity, reliability or maintenance programmes.
• Understanding of engineering assurance and governance within a regulated environment.