Senior Engineer-Marine Portsmouth

Serco Group plc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service company is seeking a Senior Engineer – Marine in Portsmouth. You will operate and maintain vessel machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency, while leading and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must hold relevant marine qualifications and demonstrate leadership skills. The role offers competitive salaries, a pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of ISM Code.
• Background in the marine industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair the vessel’s auxiliary machinery.
• Ensure safety and efficiency of vessel's operations.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership and people-development skills

Manual handling competence

Good electrical knowledge

Flexibility to work variable hours

Education

Certificate of Competency issued under reg. III/3 of the STCW 95 Code

ENG1 Medical qualification

Job description

Senior Engineer – Marine, Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time (48 hours per week)
Competitive salary plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair the vessel’s auxiliary machinery, ship’s systems, and equipment in a safe, effective, and economical manner in accordance with relevant HASAW/MCA regulations.
• Ensure the safe, efficient, and economical operation and upkeep of the vessel’s hull and machinery systems, equipment, structure and fittings, including electrical and electronic equipment, embarked craft, ship’s boats and portable plant.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the operational state and maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment onboard the vessel.
• Oversee the operation, performance, availability, security, custody, and safety of all equipment and systems in charge.
• Maintain custody of drawings, publications, and appropriate spare parts for the department.
• Compile records, reports, and returns, ensuring standards of fire prevention and firefighting onboard vessels.
• Prepare all necessary written procedures for the Engineering Department as required by the Quality System or ISM Code.
• Demonstrate responsibility for maintenance on more than one vessel, including demand of stores, fuel, and spare gear as necessary.
• Act as the Ship’s Safety and Environmental Officer.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Operate winches while on towing tasks.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency issued under reg. III/3 of the STCW 95 Code (Chief Engineer – 9000 kW Tug).
• Leadership and people‑development skills.
• First Aid, Fire Fighting, Basic Sea Survival and CPSC certificates.
• ENG1 Medical qualification.
• Basic management and health‑and‑safety awareness.
• Manual handling competence.
• Experience in managing customers and suppliers.
• ISM Code knowledge.
• Marine industry background.
• Understanding of a planned maintenance system such as AMOS.
• Medium‑speed diesel engine experience.
• Good electrical knowledge.
• Flexibility to work variable hours.
• Capability to undertake towage winch operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6 %.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extensive training and development programmes – over 1,100 internal courses, qualification funding, apprenticeships, and mentoring.
• Well‑being support – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30 % off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Wide discount network – savings across 1,000+ retailers.
• Dedicated employee networks for community and support.
• Corporate volunteering – a paid day per year and Payroll Giving scheme for charitable donations.

At Serco, we prioritize performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview and employment process and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are a proud Disability Confident Leader and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

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