Senior Marine Engineer (Dynamic Positioning)
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Marine Engineer (Dynamic Positioning)
Company: DNV careers
Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Date Posted: 2026-07-17
Overview
About Us
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About the Role
As an engineer in our Dynamic Positioning team, you will join a team of specialists who love finding innovative solutions to our energy industry’s most challenging problems. Based from our Aberdeen office, you’ll be collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business, helping to deliver career and industry-defining projects to help Safeguard Life, Property and Environment.
You will use your marine engineering expertise to support the delivery of Dynamic Positioning (DP) System assurance activities, helping clients verify that their vessels’ Dynamic Positioning systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. This will include reviewing technical documentation, attending vessels to witness trials, and acting as an independent technical authority for DP system assurance.
Responsibilities
- Attend vessels, as independent witness, recording results from approved trials programmes
- Review FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and Trials programmes in line with industrial guidelines
- FMEA development, including FMEA and Proving Trials authoring
- Review and author IMCA M190 / M191 compliant trials programmes
- Development of marine operating procedures, method statements, and risk assessments
- Perform SIMOPS assessments and marine risk evaluations for multi-vessel operations
Requirements
- A solid marine operational background, ideally gained on offshore support vessels (e.g., Drillship, Dive Vessel, PLV, CLV, AHTS, SOV) at the level of Chief Engineer / Second Engineer would be desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of marine regulatory and statutory requirements (Class rules), industry assurance standards, and guidelines (IMCA / OCIMF / MTS)
- Experience of reviewing or developing FMEA studies
- Familiarity with closed-bus power systems and battery/hybrid installations (highly advantageous)
- A collaborative, service-minded approach with the ability to simplify complex issues and offer solutions. Experience delivering and selling consultancy / advisory services would be advantageous
- Strong communication and client-facing skills. Proficient in technical report writing, demonstrating fluent English in both written and verbal form
- Self-driven and motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Current offshore safety certification is desirable; (i.e. BOSIET / FOET / GWO)
- The nature of your role will require you to hold a current/valid ENG1 or OEUK Medical for offshore work.
We Offer
- Flexible reward and benefits package
- Excellent ongoing career progression opportunities
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
- Wellbeing benefits: Private Medical or Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance, Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Financial Benefits: Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
- Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
About You
Our team is comprised of specialists from a variety of technical backgrounds and experience. This diversity aids our thinking and approach when engaging with clients and finding solutions to their technical needs. What they do share is our commitment to safeguarding life, property and the environment, a passion for solving technical problems and an eagerness to grow and develop within a dynamic environment.
If you feel you do not meet every requirement but have transferable skills (relevant electrical degree) or industry experience and possess the drive and ambition to succeed in this role, we encourage you to get in touch with [email protected] prior to applying to discuss and see whether your background could still be considered.
Application Process
You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters*). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.
Security Note: Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
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