Details:
- Salary: £65 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Birkenhead Merseyside
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Marine Inspector with an engineering background to support a vessel conversion project based in Birkenhead.
This is a site based role requiring daily onboard presence in an active shipyard environment. The position requires strong practical understanding of marine systems and the ability to inspect, challenge, and ensure quality of works being carried out.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect and monitor ongoing works on the allocated vessel across mechanical, electrical, and/or structural systems
Provide day to day oversight of shipyard and subcontractor activities
Attend and witness harbour and sea trials (HAT/SAT)
Identify and escalate issues, defects, and quality concerns to the Site Supervisor and Ship Manager
Provide cover and support to other inspectors as required
Maintain inspection records, reports, and punch lists
Attend project/progress meetings with yard and client stakeholders
Requirements
Strong marine engineering background (ex-Chief / 2nd Engineer or shipyard equivalent)
Proven experience in shipyard environments (refit, conversion, or new build)
Experience with inspection, QA/QC
Familiar with trials, commissioning, and system integration
Confident working in a fast paced, contractor driven yard environment
Strong communication skills with ability to challenge and escalate where required
Contract Details
£65/h Outside IR35
40 hours per week as standard
Possible overtime as required by project
If from out of area, you will be required to arrange your own accomodation
Early July start
12 month contract (with potential extension project dependant)If you are an experienced Marine Inspector with a solid engineering background and are looking for a new challenge, apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team in Birkenhead