Associate / Consultant Marine Engineer

LOC Hong Kong are looking for a Consultant / Associate Marine Engineer with general marine engineering consultancy experience.  Reporting to the LOCHK Director, the successful applicant will work predominantly on Consultancy Services at a Consultant / Associate level. There will also be some involvement with MWS projects.

The successful applicant will undertake consultancy work on a variety of marine engineering activities and site attendances, on behalf of Brokers, Underwriters, Insurers, P & I Clubs, Marine Lawyers, Ship Owners / Managers and Oil Majors. Projects will include the following, but is not restricted to:

  • Consultancy work relating to shipping
  • Hull & Machinery Inspections
  • New Build Disputes
  • Provide legal expertise / Expert Witness
  • Execute MWS

The Consultant / Associate Marine Engineer will spend the majority of their time undertaking chargeable consultancy / survey work. The remainder is expected to be spent on marketing and preparing bids / quotes for marine related shipping work.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Undertake survey and consultancy work relating to the shipping
  • Provide legal expertise / Legal Reports / Expert Witness experience desirable
  • Assist with expertise for marine engineering cases throughout the Group
  • Preparation of quotes, verification and marine consultancy support
  • Marine inspections and independent audits
  • Vessels, barges and site inspections/audits and reporting
  • Execute marine warranty survey (MWS) project work when required
  • Marketing the company, its business streams and potential areas of new business
  • Building / maintaining professional relationships with major customers, potential clients and professional associations
  • Respond to clients and internal communication in a timely and professional manner
  • Protection and enhancement of Group and company’s reputation in its chosen areas of business, including the presentation of papers and publication of industry articles

Role Requirements:

  • Marine Engineer – Associate or Consultant level
  • Experienced in delivering marine engineering expertise with legal reports
  • Expert Witness experience
  • The ability to mobilise at short notice
  • Role is office based but candidate will need to be flexible to travel abroad and to offshore locations for periods of time.