Job Description

We are a rapidly growing Marine business based along the central South Coast that hold a number of premium brand distributorships for Inboard and Outboard propulsion, Electric propulsion , Stabilisation and on board equipment in the leisure, commercial and defence sectors.

We believe in re-investment into our business and offer fantastic opportunity to work across a range of vessels from luxury tenders, amphibious craft and work boats through to ferries.

We continuously encourage our teams to develop their skills with training, mentoring and opportunities to work across a range of brands and products.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Marine Engineer to lead and manage engineering projects related to the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines, gearboxes and drives and integration into vessels and systems. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and hands-on engineering expertise in Yacht, CTV, Ferry and Workboat propulsions systems, and auxiliary equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of marine engines, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including naval architects, shipyard personnel, and operators in the leisure, commercial and defence sectors.

The role is likely to be 50% office based and 50% onsite working mainly across our South coast locations although occasional UK wide/over sea's travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee installation, diagnostics, testing, and maintenance of marine systems

Manage and lead technical aspects of new builds, retrofits, and major overhauls

Review engineering drawings, technical documents and performance reports

Carry out diagnostics, failure investigations and recommend improvements

Ensure compliance with international and company engineering standards

Support project budgets, schedules, and resource planning

Mentor junior engineers and apprentices

Assist with supplier selection and technical reviews

Conduct inspections, audits, and sea trials

Offer technical advice and support to our dealer network

The Company

Golden Arrow Marine - More Than Marine Engineers With branches in Poole, Southampton, Portsmouth and Swanwick and more than 80 years serving our customers, we offer mobile repair facilities throughout the UK supported by our fully equipped workshops and 2000hp engine Dynamometer test centre.

Benefits:

Company van (private use available if required)

Bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

20 days holiday, increasing with long service

Ongoing technical training and development

A varied role with office and on-site work

Supportive, expert-led engineering team

Involvement in industry-leading marine projects

The Person

Qualified in Marine, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline

Five plus years' marine engineering experience across leisure and commercial vessels

Skilled in diesel engine diagnostics and system maintenance

Strong understanding of propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems

Comfortable working in shipyard environments and using specialist tools

Experience with Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Able to write and interpret technical reports

Flexible to travel when needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person