Mechanical Design Engineer

2 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Geoquip Marine Full time

Headquartered in St Gallen, Switzerland, Geoquip Marine also has a modern office and a state-of-the-art onshore laboratory in the heart of Bristol, UK. Our offshore teams operate around the world, including Taiwan, the East Coast of the United States and in regions across Europe.

Join our international team of passionate professionals, and take the next chapter in your career with an international offshore company. Browse our latest offshore and onshore roles today.



At Geoquip Marine, our Engineering, Design, and Development team plays a crucial role in supporting our entire drilling fleet, ensuring every project is executed safely and efficiently. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing, modifying, and optimizing cutting-edge equipment to meet project demands worldwide.

This is more than just a design role—you'll see your ideas come to life with hands-on involvement in vessel mobilizations, layout improvements, and system upgrades. If you're ready to take your engineering career offshore and beyond, keep reading.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

  • Bring ideas from concept to installation with sound engineering practices.
  • Planning, preparing, designing and implementing of spread and equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
  • Assists in rig Mobilization and demobilization as required around the world.
  • Advancing and developing existing geotechnical investigation spreads.
  • Familiar with Integrated Management System (IMS), Design Engineering and Technical Support.
  • Develop technical documentation and specifications for the equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
  • Ensuring equipment and its operation is in compliance with all the relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Driver for standards and quality to ensure output is maintained to the highest standards.
  • Follows Geoquip Marine policies and procedures and performs all duties in accordance with the Permit to Work System.
  • Promote and be responsible for the implementation and follow up of the Company's high level HSE rules and requirements during investment projects.

Secondary Job Function

  • Be familiar with rules of classification societies, international organizations and proper implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies. Understand Project Planning and the development & execution.
  • 'Hands-On' use of CAD and structural design software programs.
  • Develop and write technical documentation.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Education: Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or Naval Architecture (Bachelor's, Master's, or Professional Certification preferred).

Experience: Background in design engineering, ideally in marine, drilling, offshore construction, oil & gas, or renewable energy.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.

Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Hands-On Approach: Experience with fabrication supervision and equipment installation.

What's in It for You?

  • Opportunity for career growth – Gain valuable experience in a growing sector with career development opportunities.
  • Be part of an innovative and growing company making an impact in offshore geotechnical solutions
  • In return a competitive salary is on offer along with the benefits below.

Please note – full work rights for the UK are essential for this position. We are unable to sponsor.

What can we offer?

  • Flexible working
  • Private Healthcare with Eye Care & Dental, Income Protection, Life Assurance
  • 5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Gym Membership Scheme
  • Join our People and Culture team for fun employee events

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