Germany Senior Safety Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 15 Oct 2026

City: Hamburg

Location:

Hamburg, DE, 20457

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North Europe Marine

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Germany Senior Safety Plan Approval Engineer to join our office in Germany within the North Europe Marine Division.

Mission

This role focuses on performing detailed plan and design reviews, resolving issues related to conflicting design requirements, ensuring client requirements and applicable standards are met. Projects could include the approval of new building, conversion, and existing vessels and yachts.

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Key Accountabilities

Review and approve drawings related to "Fire & Safety" and "Life Saving Appliances " disciplines" on ships, offshore units, and marine equipment, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.
Assist clients during the design and construction phase, providing guidance and support related to Fire & Safety" and "Life Saving Appliances.
Understand and apply project management concepts and providing feedback to project manager with a proactive approach.
Collaborate with engineering and construction plan approval teams to resolve design conflicts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

Experience:

3+ years of experinece in Marine "Fire & Safety" and "Life Saving Appliances" drawing review and approvals in accordance with applicable class rules and statutory regulations for various type of vessels (e.g. commercial ships, tankers, offshore vessels, passenger ships)
Experience in MED certification (not mandatory)
Ability to work in a team and on tight schedules
Ability to manage conflicts and to negotiate
Proficency in Microsoft Office
Ability to follow established systems and procedures
Ability to read, write and speak in English language (preferably knowledge of German and/or Italian)
Precise and concise written communication skills

Competencies

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.