Liaison Engineer

Job Title : Liaison Engineer Location : Onsite Port Glasgow Reports to : Head of Engineering Salary: c£35K Job Purpose : We are looking for a Liaison Engineers to act as the critical interface between the design office and the production teams on the shop floor. This role ensures that engineering intent is clearly communicated, understood, and implemented during vessel construction, while also feeding back practical insights from production to improve design efficiency and buildability Key Responsibilities Serve as a point of contact between engineering and production departments. Interpret and clarify technical drawings, specifications, and design intent for production teams. Identify and resolve design-to-build issues, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards. Support production planning by providing engineering input on build sequences, material usage, and structural integration. Facilitate design change management, ensuring updates are communicated and implemented effectively. Conduct regular site walkdowns to monitor progress, identify issues, and provide engineering support. Collaborate with naval architects, structural engineers, and outfit designers to optimize constructability. Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of design and production processes. Ensure compliance with classification society rules and shipyard standards during execution Person Specification Required Skills & Experience Degree or HND in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding or heavy marine fabrication, ideally in a liaison or production support role. Strong understanding of shipyard processes, structural fabrication, outfitting, and modular construction. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D models. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to issue resolution. Familiarity with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, SolidWorks) and production planning tools Desirable Skills: Experience working with classification societies and regulatory bodies. Knowledge of welding standards, material specifications, and structural tolerances. Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and drive collaborative problem-solving. Understanding of digital shipbuilding workflows and PLM systems. Benefits: You’ll receive a competitive benefits package and access to our Perk Box rewards scheme. Why Ferguson Marine? With 120 years of expertise, Ferguson Marine is proudly looking to the future. We plan to invest in modern technology and infrastructure that can deliver world-class vessels, fabrication and engineering services for centuries to come. This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to our recruitment team about potential reasonable adjustments. Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria prior to an application- Closing Date: December 7th 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Applications can be made to: