Senior Outfit Engineers
Location: Team members are based across Bristol, Portsmouth, and Scotstoun, with most work conducted remotely.
Duration: 6 months
Security Clearance: BPSS
Rate: £31.29 PAYE or £42.08 Umbrella

Role Overview
Opportunity to join the Stage 1 Outfit Team supporting the Hunter Class naval programme. The role focuses on outfit and seamanship systems, including paint schemes, windows, gutters, hotel services, and general ship outfit arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across contract packages, supporting engineering and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with the supply chain to ensure equipment is delivered to shipyards on schedule.
• Review ship requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and health & safety standards.
• Review and produce technical documentation to ensure regulatory and design compliance.
• Support compartment layout design and ship configuration reviews.
• Contribute to design and engineering activities across both the Hunter Class and Type 26 programmes.
• Assist with clearing a significant backlog of engineering and design work.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Outfit engineering (preferred). Would consider both stage 1 and stage 2.
• Mechanical engineering backgrounds may be considered if experienced in equipment documentation and technical reviews.
• Experience working in offshore or complex engineering environments is beneficial.
• Proficiency with FORAN (preferred but not essential) and Windchill.
• Ability to work independently and contribute immediately (“hit the ground running”).
• Shipbuilding experience beneficial but not essential.

Exclusions
This role is not suitable for HVAC or piping specialists.