Structural Engineer - Marine Consulting

As a Structural Engineer within Foreship UK, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and class‑compliant structural solutions across a wide portfolio of vessel types, including cruise ships, ferries, yachts and specialist marine assets. 

Based out of our Southampton (HQ), Leatherhead, Chippenham or Manchester offices, Foreship UK operates a hybrid working model, though you will be required to travel or shipboard across the UK and internationally occasionally.

Responsibilities: 

You will contribute to feasibility studies, concept and basic design, detailed analysis, retrofit engineering and class/flag submissions, helping to ensure that vessel structures meet the highest standards of strength, reliability and regulatory compliance. 

• Develop and verify hull and superstructure scantlings, local and global strength, buckling, vibration and fatigue assessments against class rules (DNV, LR, ABS, BV) and relevant standards. 

• Build and run FEA models (global and sub‑model) to support direct strength/fatigue checks for newbuilds and conversions 

• Produce structural concepts, arrangement drawings, calculation notes and reports suitable for class submission and client decision 

• Engineer retrofit and conversion structures ensuring safe integration with existing structure and systems. 

• Calculate steel weight estimates and material take‑offs; support cost/constructability trade offs with yards and suppliers. 

• Provide shipyard and onboard support 

Required Qualifications & Experience  

• BEng/MEng/MSc in Naval Architecture (or equivalent).  

• 3-5 years professional experience in stability analysis for marine vessels (i.e. passenger, ferry, yacht, other large structured commercial or naval vessels). 

• Working knowledge of at least one major class rule set (DNV, LR, ABS, BV) and associated ship structural standards/codes. 

• Strong proficiency in structural tools (e.g., NAPA Steel, FEMAP/NX Nastran or ANSYS, Rhino/AutoCAD) 

• Ability to produce clear, client ready documentation and communicate results effectively.  

• Prepared to travel for occasional surveys, trials, and yard support.  
• You must be a British citizen or have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. 

Foreship

Foreship is a 100 strong international ship design and marine engineering consultancy, specialising in naval architecture, energy transition, sustainability, stability, performance optimisation and project engineering. The company leads newbuild and conversion projects, supporting a wide portfolio in the ferry, cruise, cargo, offshore and alternative fuels sectors.

Since opening in 2022, Foreship UK has rapidly expanded, completing over 200 projects and contributing to major innovation initiatives across the UK Maritime sector.

Acquired by RINA in 2025, Foreship continues to operate under its own brand, maintaining its expertise while complementing RINA’s Marine business unit. #FORESHIP

RINA Consulting

RINA is a 7,000 strong global engineering services and consulting firm, with a heritage in ship Classification, Certification and Survey. The company has since diversified, providing innovative engineering consulting services to the Marine, Defence, Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Transport & Infrastructure sectors. Operating out of 70 countries, RINA offers significant depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients, assuring complex structures are designed effectively, functionally safe and regulatory compliant.

Benefits

• As part of our growing global team, you’ll find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients. In addition, you will be rewarded with:  

• Competitive salary
• Matched 6% pension 
• Life Assurance 
• Healthcare Insurance
• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) 
• Option to buy more holiday 
• Smart/hybrid Working policy 
• Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership) 
• Pay for professional membership 
• Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• E-Vehicle scheme
• Employee perks – retail discounts 
• Generous recruitment referral bonus 
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors 
• Season ticket loan 

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.