Design Engineering Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Geoquip Marine Full time

About Geoquip Marine

We are a leading provider of geotechnical investigations globally, with expertise in offshore and onshore facilities. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition and nominations, including recent nomination for digital innovation at the Ground Engineering Awards 2023.

Our Engineering Design and Development department supports the entire drilling fleet with all modifications and upgrades on the back deck to meet project requirements.

  • We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in the UK office.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing new equipment modifications, optimizing layouts of equipment, and ensuring all aspects of the fleet maintain a high level of safety.
  • Key responsibilities include:
    • Designing and developing new equipment modifications to improve efficiency and safety.
    • Optimizing layouts of equipment to maximize performance and minimize risk.
    • Ensuring all aspects of the fleet maintain a high level of safety through regular inspections and audits.
    • Developing and maintaining technical documentation and specifications for the equipment.
    • Implementing and running suitable planned maintenance systems for the Company's equipment.
    • Ensuring equipment and its operation comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
    • Responsible for quality control and approval of all mechanical engineering and for engineering standards utilised, including possible development of in-house software in accordance with current industry accepted standards and methods.
    • Promoting and being responsible for the implementation and follow-up of the Company's high-level HSE rules and requirements during investment projects.
    • Ensuring adherence to safety and maintenance policies and procedures.
    • Participating in weekly and operational safety meetings.
    • Participating in Risk Assessment or Job Safety Analysis as required.
    • Carrying out inspections and audits according to the Management System Requirements.
    • Assisting in rig Mobilization and Demobilization as required.
    • Familiar with rules of classification societies, international organizations, and proper implementation of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies.
    • Using CAD and structural design software programs.
    • Creating and writing technical documentation.

Salary and Benefits

Geoquip Marine offers a highly competitive salary of £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits, including flexible working and hybrid location opportunities, private healthcare, income protection, life assurance, employer pension contribution, gym membership scheme, and more.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in design engineering, especially in offshore geotechnical drilling vessels and/or other heavy equipment.
  • A preferred degree (Bachelor of Master or Professional Certification) in Engineering or Naval Architecture.
  • Relevant &/or similar work experience in marine oil & gas sector, renewable energies, offshore construction.
  • Experience with onsite work, including fabrication supervision and installation of equipment aboard vessels.
  • Strong experience using AutoCAD/Solidworks or similar.
  • Ability to travel to domestic and international field locations as and when needed.
  • Fluency in English required, any other spoken/written languages considered an asset.
  • Capable of working to tight deadlines and without supervision.
  • Innovative thinker for solving engineering problems.
  • Ability to function well within a team environment.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, independent, entrepreneurial approach to work.


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