About this role
This contract Marine Design Engineer role is based in Leatherhead, supporting a leading oil and gas EPC contractor on a high-profile offshore project, initially for six months. Working within the Marine Team on a Saudi Aramco project, you will liaise closely with other engineering disciplines, clients and vendors, and coordinate with global project teams to deliver work within agreed timelines and budgets. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance and mentoring junior designers, managing and overseeing remote design teams, developing project-specific job notes, guides and training materials, and organising team schedules and allocating resources to meet project milestones.
Job Description
Marine Designer - Contract (6 Months)
Surrey | -52 per hour | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)
RHL Recruitment, working with a leading oil and gas EPC contractor, who are seeking two experienced Senior Marine Designers to join a high-profile offshore project, on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic Marine Team, supporting the delivery of complex offshore design scopes while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across global offices.
The Role
As a Marine Designer, you will:
Support and lead within the Marine Team, working on a Saudi Aramco project.
Liaise closely with other engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors
Coordinate with global project teams to deliver work within agreed timelines and budgets
Provide technical guidance and mentor Junior designers
Manage and oversee remote design teams
Develop project-specific job notes, guides, and training materials to ensure consistent deliverable's
Organise team schedules and allocate resources to meet project milestones
Break down project scopes to drawing level and estimate resource requirements
Work effectively in a hybrid office based environment
Requirements
Marine & Structural Designer with formal qualification and/or significant on-the-job training
Minimum 10 years' experience in marine design
Strong proficiency in Aveva Marine
Demonstrable leadership experience managing remote teams
Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to urgent issues
Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Willing and able to work 3 days per week in the Surrey office
Contract Details
Rate: -52 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Duration: 6 months (initial)
Location: Surrey (Hybrid working model)
If you are a highly experienced Marine Designer looking for your next contract opportunity on a major EPC project, we would be keen to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact RHL Recruitment today.