Description:
Marine & Subsea Engineer
Milnerton, Cape Town | Market Related
We are seeking a highly experienced Marine & Subsea Engineer to lead the end-to-end delivery of a first-of-its-kind crewed subsea vehicle. This senior role takes full technical ownership from detailed design through construction, integration, testing, certification, sea trials, and client handover.
You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and suppliers, ensuring delivery of a safe, high-performance marine platform on time, on budget, and to class and safety standards (e.g. Grey Boat Code).Key Responsibilities
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Overall technical leadership of a marine craft programme
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Integration of naval architecture, structures, hydrodynamics, and subsea/ROV-type systems
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Coordination of mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering
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Management of suppliers, shipyards, clients, and classification societies
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Ownership of schedule, budget, risk, configuration control, and design governance
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Oversight of build, FAT, SAT, harbour and sea trials, certification, and acceptance Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine/Ocean, Mechanical Engineering or similar
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10+ years’ experience delivering complex marine or subsea engineering programmes
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Experience with crewed/uncrewed subsea vehicles, ROVs, AUVs, or specialised small craft
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Strong systems engineering and programme delivery capability
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Hands-on experience with FAT, SAT, and sea trials
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Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and technical suppliers
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Experience working with classification or assurance authorities Advantageous
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First-of-type or prototype marine/subsea programmes
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Lloyd’s Register or similar class experience
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MSc or postgraduate qualification
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Safety case / HAZID / HAZOP experience
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Defence, coast guard, or government maritime projects
This is a rare opportunity to lead a ground-breaking subsea platform from concept to operational service.
Email: heidi@meganforgconsulting.com
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