Senior Marine Engineer

Senior Marine Engineering Officer

Contract Role | £39.24/hr via Umbrella

Location: London

Are you a qualified Marine Engineer ready to take on a hands-on leadership role

We’re looking for a Senior Marine Engineering Officer to provide first-line technical support for river vessels and terminal assets, ensuring safe and efficient operations across London’s waterways.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support a team of Assistant Engineering Officers (AEOs)
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in vessel propulsion, automation, and control systems
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with marine safety standards
• Liaise with internal teams and external contractors to deliver engineering works
• Support dry dock preparations and supervise major engineering projects

Essential

• EOOW Certificate of Competence (STCW III/1) or higher (MCA or equivalent)
• HND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and technical reporting skills
• Experience with diesel-electric propulsion systems and hybrid power generation
• Familiarity with marine safety management systems and planned maintenance software

Desirable

• ML5 Medical Fitness
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
• Elementary First Aid
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

*Please note, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position*

To apply for this position, please call Stuart Hensman on +44 (0)2392 228231 or email your CV Stuart.Hensman@arm.co.uk