Liaison Engineer

1 week ago


Port Glasgow Scotland, United Kingdom Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited Full time £42,000 per year

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.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 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.


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