Marine Engineer Technical Consultant and Surveyor

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.    

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

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• 950+ Consultants 
• 640+ Ph.D.s 
• 90+ Disciplines 
• 30+ Offices globally 

We are currently seeking a Marine Engineer Technical Consultant and Surveyor for our Thermal Sciences Practice in our London, UK office.  In this role, you will work as part of a team to carry out high-level forensic technical investigations principally focussed on litigious marine disputes. The role will be focussed on the London market and based in central London, with a view to providing evidence as an expert witness, after having gained suitable experience. The role will be physically demanding and requires worldwide travel. In addition, it will include both site attendance and the compilation of detailed technical written reports.

• Providing guidance and expert advice to superintendents and senior ship officers following marine casualties.
• Conducting onboard surveys and, where access is not possible, completing assessments based on documentary evidence.
• Responding to client-driven work demands, which may include short-notice travel and working to tight deadlines.
• Advising clients on the technical aspects of marine cases, including setting and managing realistic expectations.
• Leading business development initiatives to drive growth and expand market presence.
• Working independently with a high level of efficiency, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team on complex assignments.
• Meeting with clients to discuss case reports and technical findings and presenting your conclusions clearly and confidently.
• Representing a wide range of clients, including Owners, Charterers, Shipyards, P&I Clubs, Underwriters, and legal counsel.
• Effectively managing conflicts and engaging constructively with challenging stakeholders during meetings.
• Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills through clear, concise reports, correspondence, and client interactions.
• Operating from our London office or remotely from home, with the flexibility to attend the London office regularly for client meetings and team collaboration.
• Managing your workload independently while contributing positively to the wider team environment.

• B.Eng Degree in relevant subject
• Class I Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency with no restrictions
• Experience in senior seagoing ranks
• Experience of low-speed engines
• Strong understanding of Marine Surveying and Marine Consultancy
• Preferred cargo or tanker ship types and deep-sea experience
• Familiar with current technical regulations for ships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy
• Drive and motivation towards career progression
• Aptitude for forensic investigation and problem solving
• Flexibility to travel worldwide at short notice

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.