Senior Engineer - Naval

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a growing and highly respected marine and offshore engineering consultancy based in Blyth, who are looking to appoint a Senior Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering the chance to play a key role in delivering complex offshore and marine engineering projects, providing technical leadership, assurance, and hands-on engineering support across a diverse project portfolio. Responsibilities: * Act as the technical authority across projects, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose. * Lead and oversee engineering activities including structural design, motions analysis, lift planning, and method development. * Review and approve engineering calculations, reports, and technical documentation in line with industry standards and company procedures. * Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks throughout the project lifecycle. * Provide technical input into tendering, planning, and project execution, supporting both project and commercial teams. * Attend technical reviews, client meetings, site visits, and offshore/onshore operations when required. * Deliver practical, real-time problem solving during live operations and high-risk activities. * Mentor and develop junior engineers, setting expectations around quality, accountability, and engineering best practice. * Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies. * Act as a key technical interface with clients, suppliers, and third parties, representing the business at a senior level. Requirements: * Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related engineering discipline. * Proven experience delivering complex engineering solutions within marine/offshore environments. * Strong hands-on experience with: * ANSYS (or equivalent FEA software) * OrcaFlex for static and dynamic marine analysis * Solid understanding of , Structural and stress analysis * Experience producing and reviewing Engineering calculations and report * Strong knowledge of relevant standards (DNV, ISO, API, BS, EN) * Experience supporting live operations, including high-risk or time-critical activities. * Confident communicator, able to engage with clients, marine warranty surveyors, and third parties. * Proven ability to mentor and support engineers. * Full UK driving licence. Highly Desirable: * Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership. * Experience in Offshore cable installation, Heavy lift and transport engineering or Marine operations. * Exposure to international projects and regulatory environments. What’s on offer: * A senior role with real technical authority and influence over engineering decisions. * Involvement in high-value, complex offshore and marine projects. * Opportunity to see engineering through full lifecycle from concept to offshore execution. * Ongoing professional development, including support toward chartership If this opportunity is of interest, please apply online or contact the team at Jackson Hogg for a confidential discussion