Marine engineers play a key role in the design, build and maintenance of military and commercial ships, leisure boats and offshore platforms.
It is a highly skilled job, so all staff looking for employment in the sector require relevant qualifications. The most common entry route into the profession is to take a degree in marine or offshore engineering, although candidates who have studied marine modules of mechanical and electronics engineering undergraduate courses may also be considered.
The alternative route into the job is via work experience. This could be gained during a spell as an engineering officer in the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy, or by undertaking an apprenticeship as a marine engineering technician and working your way up within a major company.
There are a variety of businesses that need marine engineers, including shipbuilders, military contractors, oil and gas exploration companies, engineering consultancies, shipping lines and yacht designers. Many of them run graduate trainee schemes, with salaries in the region of £20,000 to £25,000, which are among the best starting points for young engineers.
Competition to hire experienced marine engineers, particularly those with chartered status, is strong and employers often use specialist recruitment agencies to help them find the best staff. Candidates with a good work history can expect to be paid between £35,000 and £55,000 a year in permanent jobs, but can earn more by working on a contract basis via agencies.
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The Studio, The Johns Cross Roundabout, Battle Road, Robertsbridge, Near Hastings, East Sussex, TN32 5JH
We offer Specialised Recruitment for Security-Cleared Engineering & Technical Staff in Defence, Manufacturing, Nuclear, Marine, At FINTEC recruit, we provide security-cleared engineering and technical personnel to support your business's critical operations in Defence, Manufacturing, Nuclear, Marine, Shipping, and Logistics sectors. With expertise in recruiting for both interim and permanent roles, we serve clients in Scotland and across the UK
5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 4AN
The Defence Network performs Cyber and Digital recruitment. They have a global footprint with offices in the City of London and eight other locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. Some areas they support are Artificial Intelligence, Information Security and Technology. Established in 2012, they have served the likes of Middle Eastern banks and North American energy companies.
77 Leadenhall Street, City of London, London, EC3A 3DE
M&E Global has worked in over 25 countries, including in Europe, Middle East / South West Asia, and the USA, in the provision of contract manpower solutions to the Aviation, Land, and Marine sectors. They have ISO9001 certification and they are also JOSCAR registered.
7 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9AF
Hydrock helps meet the staffing needs of various verticals, including Aviation, Commercial, Defence, Industrial, Data Centre, Heritage, Energy, Healthcare, Industrial, Education, Oil & Gas, Leisure, Retail, Residential, Utilities, Public Sector, Logistics, and Nuclear. With over 21 offices across the UK and abroad, they help fill full-time and part-time roles such as Fire Engineer, Transport Analytics Technician, and Project Manager.
172 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2HB
Consortio RG works closely with companies and businesses within the Oil and Gas, Maritime and Shipping, Automotive and Motorsport, Construction, and Cyber Security sectors. The agency has been in business since 2014 and is situated in Southampton. Some permanent and contract positions they handle include Crew Operator, Senior Naval Architect, Fleet Manager and New Homes Sales Advisor.
Floor 4, Enterprise House Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
Technical Staffing Resources is a recruiting firm that provides personnel solutions to the Engineering, IT, Legal, Administrative, Accounting, and Finance sectors. The agency also provides recruitment services to the Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Chemical industries - which includes Petrochemicals, Fertilisers, Inorganics, and Refining. They also offer payroll services, as well as making contract-to-hire and permanent placements.
Hill Park Court, Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NL
Fides London is an agency formed in 2013 with international coverage spanning more than 25 countries. They handle job functions related to Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cyber & Digital Transformation, and Privacy. They recruit talent ranging from recent graduates to experienced consultants and place them within international corporates, law firms, and other professional services companies.
81 Curtain Road, Unit C, City of London, London, EC2A 3AG
Identifi Global Resources focuses on bringing recruitment solutions to the Cyber Security and IT industries nationwide and abroad. They have also been covering Business Change & Transformation, Cleantech & Biotech, FinTech, Government & Defence, Legal Tech, Mobility, and Software Development divisions since its incorporation in 2015. The agency places professionals in contract, interim, and permanent positions, from its Milton Keynes office.
First Floor Unit 18, Bradbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8BE
Hiring for a wide range of contract and permanent vacancies, Murray Myers Recruitment Ltd offers expertise to an extensive client portfolio across the West Midlands. These include start-ups, SMEs, and large organisations. For over seven years, they have been catering to the Business Support, Engineering, HR, and Manufacturing sectors.
Suite 16 Anchor House New Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9AF
DirectorBank, founded in 1998, delivers recruitment solutions for the Financial Services market, covering areas such as Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials and Technology, Media & Telecom. Through teams situated in Holborn, Leeds and Germany, they have placed over 2,000 job seekers into over 100 private equity firms. They were ranked as one of the top private equity recruitment agencies in Germany by WirtschaftsWoche.
Park House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW
Marcus Webb Associates started in 2015 and is headquartered in Fareham. They specialise in roles related to Product Development, which includes these key areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Design, Software & Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Functional Safety & Reliability Engineering. Additionally, they also support the fields of Project & Programme Management, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing Systems.
25 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
Wilde Recruitment operates from their Stockport office and serves Engineering clients and job seekers in the UK, Europe and Internationally. The agency recruits for contract positions such as Commercial Officer, Safety Practitioner and Property Manager.
Brindley Lodge, Adcroft St, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3HS
Consilium Recruit deals chiefly with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Battery Technology markets UK-wide and overseas. Created in 2001 and based in Stratford-upon-Avon, they have completed over 9,000 placements with more than 700 clients across nine countries. Consilium Recruit ranked 19th in 2020 and 9th in 2016 in the Great Places to Work in the UK Awards Small Organisations Category.
Falcon Point, Park Plaza, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 2DE
Advanced Technical Recruitment specialises in Technical recruitment, covering fields like Electronics, Software, Manufacturing and Mechanical Design, as well as Sales and Support. Accommodating appointments of all levels, from graduate to executive, since 2006, they tap into their database of over 80,000 candidates seeking permanent and temporary roles. They are situated in Paignton and are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
27 Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3EQ
Grace Fredericks Recruitment is an agency that supplies talent resources to the Life Science, Finance and Engineering markets. They provide temporary, contract, and permanent talents to clients and opportunities as well as CV assistance to candidates. The agency operates worldwide including in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia. They typically recruit candidates such as Quality Engineers, Finance Managers, Epidemiologists, Accountants, and Design Engineers.
15-17 Middle Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AL
WHD Consulting Ltd is a professional provider of contract and permanent Engineering staff, having a track record of supplying both large corporations and small businesses across the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The agency's areas of expertise are Automotive & Transformation, Defense & Aerospace, Telecoms, Electronics, and Energy.
Bolney Pace, Cowfold Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5QT
Park Lane Recruitment focuses on the Technology space, with a particular focus on the following areas: Space & Defence IT, FinTech, Cyber Security, Business Transformation, IT Sales, Business Intelligence, and Digital Marketing. The company offers a three-step process for their clients: request submission, meeting, and partnership. They work with clients across the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East and the USA.
Beechfield House, Winterton Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LP
Highgrove Recruitment Group is a national talent sourcing agency that covers the following verticals: Automotive, Building Automation, Lifts & HVAC, Catering, Drinks & Laundry Equipments, Engineering, Environmental, IT & AV Technology, Medical, and Power Generation & Renewable Energy. They place personnel in various permanent assignments at all levels, including executive and managerial roles.
217 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0ET
Syntech Recruitment has been assigning job seekers for various permanent and contract assignments for over 13 years. The company is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies. They work with employers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Electronics sectors. Operating nationwide, they often hire staff for a wide range of roles, including Quality Inspector and Warehouse Operative.
22-24 Park Street, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3PL
Recruiting for a wide variety of permanent, contract, and temporary assignments, nGenium focuses on supplying personnel to a broad range of industries nationwide and globally. They cater to the following sectors from their Austin and Birmingham offices: Electronics, Mechanical, Medical, and Software. Founded in 2019, they also cover various disciplines, such as Connected Devices/IoT, Consumer Electronics, Defence and Military, and Semiconductor.
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2AA
Time Interim places senior management and board level talent into businesses requiring contract and interim support. With consultants experienced in Engineering, HR, IT and more, they manage appointments in Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, Transport and Government. Their track record involves aiding an international infrastructure company seeking a specialist interim leader on short notice. They are based in Bourne End and were founded in 2003.
8 The First Floor The Courtyard Furlong Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5AU
Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL
Evodia Limited is an independent recruitment consultancy consisting of three different brands: Evodia Resourcing, covering Engineering, Science, Analytics and Technology, Evodia Consulting, covering Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, and Evodia Comms, covering Communications Support Service for Government and Technology agencies. They were incorporated in 1997 and have sites in Farnham and Gloucester. They have an ISO 9001 certification.
8 St George's Yard, Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7LW
MatchTech has been recruiting for more than 35 years, matching a wide range of professionals with clients worldwide. The sectors they work in include Aerospace, Energy, Engineering, Automotive, Rail, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Transmission & Distribution, Defence, and more. In total, they have eight offices internationally. They also provide project support solutions and deal with contract, permanent, interim, and fixed-term staffing requirements.
1450 Parkway, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AF
A Defence and Security-focused talent sourcing company, Benchmark Search places personnel in an array of appointments at all levels. Working across the UK, USA, EMEA, and Asia, they also cover Hospitality & Retail, Infrastructure, and Law sectors. With a team based in London, the firm aids in filling various roles, such as general management and senior-level assignments.
33 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
Since 1981, Redline has offered an extensive area of recruitment expertise across numerous sectors. Located in Butterfield, they have a team of over 65 expert consultants offering permanent, contract, interim, and executive search solutions. They are winners of the 10th Annual IRP Awards.
230 The Village, Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8DL
Campbell Birch is a specialist recruiter for the Technology, IT, Communications, Space and Defense, Financial Services, Energy and Utilities, Transport and Retail sectors. The agency supplies Commercial Contracts Managers and Bid, Legal and Procurement professionals. Campbell Birch has offices in London, UK and Connecticut, USA.
Parr House, 52 Broadway, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AG
Peppermint Recruitment is an independent agency that supports companies within the Aerospace/Defence, Automotive, Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT sectors by providing manpower solutions. They are available to meet or talk at a short notice, and they cover permanent vacancies. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Peppermint works with clients, including OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
3 Berrington Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1NB
Omega Resource Group hires for permanent, temporary, contract and interim vacancies in IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive and Aerospace & Defence in the UK and Portugal. They also have solutions for managed services for high quantity personnel and onsite support requirements, and executive search. They were launched in 1998 and have offices in Stonehouse, Leeds and Portugal.
Datum House, Bonds Mill, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3RF
Established in 1998, Fortel Services is a recruitment company that supplies permanent and contract workers to the Construction sector in the UK. Some roles they recruit for include CCTV Operator, Cleaner, Security Guard, and Gateperson. The company is based in Walsall, West Midlands.
The Forge Old Perry Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BT
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Covent Garden 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Alfen is a specialist Technology recruitment company headquartered in Dulwich and founded in 2015. Sourcing applicants from graduates up to c-suite executives, they handle permanent and contract assignments across Development, Testing, Infrastructure, Technical Writing.
Unit D235, Park Hall Road, Dulwich, London, SE21 8DE
Lawson Recruitment is a search and selection consultancy that provides recruitment solutions to a wide range of sectors such as Renewables, Technology, Not-for-profit, Health Care, and Education. The agency offers other services including combined assignments and advertising, and focuses on providing placements from middle to senior management. Founded by Simon O'Brien and Jon Lale, they also have over 40 years of recruitment experience.
Stella Maris House, Anglesea Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EW
iPlace is a provider of talent management solutions to an array of markets nationwide and globally. These include Automotive, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, and Sales. For over 16 years, the firm has been assigning personnel to a plethora of positions at all levels. They were recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2019 and affiliated with the American Staffing Association.
Kemp House, 124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Ground Floor Suite, Commercial Office 1, Brunel Way Offices, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2FP
First Engineering Services LTD provides Engineering employment services to a variety of industries. The agency has a wide range of expertise from working in markets such as BioTech, Aircraft Engineering, Energy & Utilities, and Environment. They operate globally in strategic locations across America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Their clients range from medium businesses to major multinational companies.
206 Turners Hill, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DE
First Recruitment Group is a global agency that provides services for Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Construction, Rail, Water, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Commercial and Technology vacancies. They cover both contract and permanent roles. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Cheshire.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
CastUK provides assistance with contract, permanent and temporary roles across the UK. They specifically recruit for a range of executive and management roles in the FMCG, Retail, HR, Engineering, Logistics & Transport and Public sectors.
Two Snow Hill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6GA
Octagon Group hires Technology and Engineering specialists across the UK and Europe, fulfiling permanent and contract placements and management and executive requirements. They support verticals including Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, IT, Renewable Energy and Transportation. They opened their doors in 2018 and are based in Bedford. They also help charities like Trussell Trust Foodbank and Alzheimer's Society UK.
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
Jonathan Lee Recruitment sources prospective employees in Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing for domestic and global permanent, contract, interim and executive appointments. Utilising their experience since 1978, they have served brands like Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Manufacturing UK and Tata Motors, with whom they have a long-term partnership. They have teams in Stourbridge, Warwick and Essex. They also have an ISO 9001 accreditation.
The Maltings Mount Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1HZ
NRL is a Wigan-based specialist agency for the Engineering industry. It focuses on Nuclear; Renewables; Conventional Power; Advanced Facilities; Built Environment; Defence; Infrastructure; Oil, Gas and Petrochemical; and Transmission and Distribution. Established at Sellafield in 1983, they won Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contracting Awards 2019, and Recruitment Company of the Year at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2015.
The Old Lodge, Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Strategic talent acquisition for the Defence and Communications sectors.
The Granary 5 Bonneys Yard, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0PJ
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH