Marine engineers play a key role in the design, build and maintenance of military and commercial ships, leisure boats and offshore platforms.
It is a highly skilled job, so all staff looking for employment in the sector require relevant qualifications. The most common entry route into the profession is to take a degree in marine or offshore engineering, although candidates who have studied marine modules of mechanical and electronics engineering undergraduate courses may also be considered.
The alternative route into the job is via work experience. This could be gained during a spell as an engineering officer in the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy, or by undertaking an apprenticeship as a marine engineering technician and working your way up within a major company.
There are a variety of businesses that need marine engineers, including shipbuilders, military contractors, oil and gas exploration companies, engineering consultancies, shipping lines and yacht designers. Many of them run graduate trainee schemes, with salaries in the region of £20,000 to £25,000, which are among the best starting points for young engineers.
Competition to hire experienced marine engineers, particularly those with chartered status, is strong and employers often use specialist recruitment agencies to help them find the best staff. Candidates with a good work history can expect to be paid between £35,000 and £55,000 a year in permanent jobs, but can earn more by working on a contract basis via agencies.
Chiltern Park Recruitment Ltd handles assignments for the Engineering and Technical sectors. With their office in Tring, Hertfordshire, they work with clients ranging from multinational companies to top design consultancies across the UK. The agency seeks openings for graduates and recruits for roles at all levels.
77 - 81 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4AB
The Defence Network performs Cyber and Digital recruitment. They have a global footprint with offices in the City of London and eight other locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. Some areas they support are Artificial Intelligence, Information Security and Technology. Established in 2012, they have served the likes of Middle Eastern banks and North American energy companies.
77 Leadenhall Street, City of London, London, EC3A 3DE
Matrax Technical Resourcing Ltd has been hiring talent for a wide variety of contract and permanent vacancies in the Engineering and Technology markets. Operating nationwide and overseas, they also specialise in providing recruitment services for the Civil Construction, Electronics, Quality Assurance, and Rail departments. Since its establishment in 2014, they have helped businesses hire professionals such as Estimators, Permanent Way Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers.
Harbour Rd, Portishead, Bristol, Avon, BS20 7AN
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
M&E Global has worked in over 25 countries, including in Europe, Middle East / South West Asia, and the USA, in the provision of contract manpower solutions to the Aviation, Land, and Marine sectors. They have ISO9001 certification and they are also JOSCAR registered.
7 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9AF
Tech Connect Group is a recruitment, networking, and investment company specialising in the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology Sectors. They also operate and recruit mainly for the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, and Motorsport markets. Although the agency was only founded in 2020, the owners have a combined 30 years of experience in the field.
The Gantry, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2BN
Fides London is an agency formed in 2013 with international coverage spanning more than 25 countries. They handle job functions related to Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cyber & Digital Transformation, and Privacy. They recruit talent ranging from recent graduates to experienced consultants and place them within international corporates, law firms, and other professional services companies.
81 Curtain Road, Unit C, City of London, London, EC2A 3AG
Damia Group is a global IT recruitment agency specialising in the supply of professional talent within sectors such as Government, Security, Defence, Aerospace, Finance, Insurance and IT services. They offer managed services/RPO, contract/interim, permanent, software development, and security-cleared recruitment solutions. They source and place professionals such as Lead Antenna & EM Engineers, Finance Managers, PHP Backend Developers, and Change Leads.
Guildford Business Park, Building 2, 18 Guildford Business Park Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8XG
Copello Global provides roles on Information Security, Defence, and Engineering Technology to clients and candidates across the UK. They offer permanent and contract talent solutions including a partnership programme. The agency was launched in 2018 and holds an office in Fareham. Examples of positions they advertise are Systems Engineer, Market Analyst, and Head of IT and Security.
16-18 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
Technical Staffing Resources is a recruiting firm that provides personnel solutions to the Engineering, IT, Legal, Administrative, Accounting, and Finance sectors. The agency also provides recruitment services to the Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Chemical industries - which includes Petrochemicals, Fertilisers, Inorganics, and Refining. They also offer payroll services, as well as making contract-to-hire and permanent placements.
Hill Park Court, Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NL
iO Associates, a Precision Resource Group division, hires on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis for a broad range of clients across the UK and Europe. They offer their expertise in covering the Digital, Energy, Engineering, and Technology sectors. With teams across Bristol, Brussels, London, Munich, Philadelphia, and Zunich, the talent firm often recruits candidates such as Data Architects, Enterprise Architects, Project Managers, and Security Analysts.
St. Bartholomews House, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NH
Wilde Recruitment operates from their Stockport office and serves Engineering clients and job seekers in the UK, Europe and Internationally. The agency recruits for contract positions such as Commercial Officer, Safety Practitioner and Property Manager.
Brindley Lodge, Adcroft St, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3HS
Founded in 2013 and based in Wiltshire, Whiteflare UK Ltd is a recruitment firm that specialises in recruitment for the Transport, Defense and Rail industries across the UK, Middle East and Australia. They offer interim and permanent executive resources, recruitment, and consultancy services. The company is a member of the REC.
Langley 2-5 Kington Park Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5PZ
Marcus Webb Associates started in 2015 and is headquartered in Fareham. They specialise in roles related to Product Development, which includes these key areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Design, Software & Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Functional Safety & Reliability Engineering. Additionally, they also support the fields of Project & Programme Management, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing Systems.
25 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
Highgrove Recruitment Group is a national talent sourcing agency that covers the following verticals: Automotive, Building Automation, Lifts & HVAC, Catering, Drinks & Laundry Equipments, Engineering, Environmental, IT & AV Technology, Medical, and Power Generation & Renewable Energy. They place personnel in various permanent assignments at all levels, including executive and managerial roles.
217 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0ET
Recruiting for a wide variety of permanent, contract, and temporary assignments, nGenium focuses on supplying personnel to a broad range of industries nationwide and globally. They cater to the following sectors from their Austin and Birmingham offices: Electronics, Mechanical, Medical, and Software. Founded in 2019, they also cover various disciplines, such as Connected Devices/IoT, Consumer Electronics, Defence and Military, and Semiconductor.
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2AA
Quest Technical is a recruitment firm founded in 2019 that focuses on recruiting for the sectors of Automotive & Aerospace, Petrochemical Oil & Gas, Motorsport & F1 Racing, Precision Engineering, Nuclear, and Defence across the UK and internationally. They have worked with companies like Eaton, Technic, Kautex, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Some key disciplines they recruit for include Design, Project Management, Survey, Quality, Maintenance, and more.
Piccadilly Business Centre, Aldow Enterprise Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M12 6AE
Park Lane Recruitment focuses on the Technology space, with a particular focus on the following areas: Space & Defence IT, FinTech, Cyber Security, Business Transformation, IT Sales, Business Intelligence, and Digital Marketing. The company offers a three-step process for their clients: request submission, meeting, and partnership. They work with clients across the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East and the USA.
Beechfield House, Winterton Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LP
GTS International Ltd is an independent recruitment organisation that offers permanent and contract placements, as well as talent mapping and executive search. They specialise in recruiting for the Digital Transformation and Technology industry, but they also work in areas like Banking and Finance, Electronics, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Space. The company is based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and was created in the year 2020.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Advanced Technical Recruitment specialises in Technical recruitment, covering fields like Electronics, Software, Manufacturing and Mechanical Design, as well as Sales and Support. Accommodating appointments of all levels, from graduate to executive, since 2006, they tap into their database of over 80,000 candidates seeking permanent and temporary roles. They are situated in Paignton and are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
27 Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3EQ
Elite People Partners helps satisfy personnel needs in Electronics and Embedded Technology. Fields they manage are Research & Development, Software Engineering, and Management, aiding ventures in Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Smart Energy and more. Their team has over 11 years of recruitment experience, 9 of which are in Embedded and Electronics, which they utilise in conducting retained search and permanent and contract recruitment.
45 Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS
A multi-sector specialist, Belmont Recruitment Ltd, delivers staffing support to various contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies nationwide. The recruitment agency offers its expertise in the Business Functions, Criminal Justice, Defence, Health Care, and Social Care sectors. Since its establishment in 2016, they have been delivering talents at all levels.
Nelson Court Business Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2XU
Envisage Recruitment is an agency that supplies professional staff in sectors like Automation, Automotive, Electrical Vehicles and Medical Devices in the UK and throughout Europe and America. They have over 16 years of experience and are REC members. They cover permanent and contract vacancies for jobs such as Systems Application Engineer, Product Manager, Planning Manager Assistant, and Creative Designer.
Quinn Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4LH
Founded in 2009, Future Engineering Recruitment is a London-based organisation that provides Engineering professionals to a variety of companies in the UK. The agency recruits for various contract and permanent job roles including Engineering & Technical Positions, Field Service Engineers, Mechanical Design & Project Engineers, Engineering Directors & Managers, White Collar Construction staff, Trades & Labours jobs, and more.
The Northern and Shell Building 10 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6EN
Perfect Candidate has experience in meeting the staffing needs of a number of markets nationwide, such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Motorsport, and Transportation. The privately-owned agency hires professionals for c-suite and executive assignments. They also cater to various fields, including Distribution & Manufacturing, Finance, Operations & Logistics, Procurement & Purchasing, and Sales & Business Development.
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
Time Interim places senior management and board level talent into businesses requiring contract and interim support. With consultants experienced in Engineering, HR, IT and more, they manage appointments in Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, Transport and Government. Their track record involves aiding an international infrastructure company seeking a specialist interim leader on short notice. They are based in Bourne End and were founded in 2003.
8 The First Floor The Courtyard Furlong Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5AU
Grichan Whitestone Partnership is a business consulting firm that offers executive search, interim management, and business consulting. They support businesses looking for C-Suite professionals, Directors, Senior Managers, and Consultants. They use their global network of connections and internal research department. They focus on the Business and Support Services sectors covering Logistics, Built Environment, Defence, Security, and Risk.
The Hay Barn, 4 Elgar Court Drury Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8TY
Rotech Global is an executive search agency that performs contingent and retained searches. They work with clients that are looking to fill mid to senior-level industrial roles. They've worked with many companies, like SKF, SPX, Sulzer, Rexroth, Eriks, Gould Pumps, and AVT. They operate across a variety of sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defence, Pharmaceutical, and more.
25-27 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3AA
Datasource is an agency that matches contract and permanent candidates with clients within the IT, Engineering, Business Operations and Support, Digital and Technical Consultancy, and Management Consultancy sectors. The agency is Investors in People Gold and ISO 9001:2015 accredited, and they were also awarded the Family Business of the Year award in 2019. They recruit for IT Engineers, Security Analysts, C++ Developers, 3D Designers, and more.
83 Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1PJ
SASTeam is a technical recruitment consultancy that supports permanent, contract, and temporary appointments across the Rail, Automotive, and Aerospace markets, and among other industry sectors. They specialise in a number of areas including Design & Development, Test, Systems Engineering, Component Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Engineering. SASTeam is located in London.
15 Unwin Avenue, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 9RG
Project People is a global recruiter for roles in the Communications, IT, Finance, Energy, Security, Digital, AI and Education sectors. With 22 years of experience, this agency provides both permanent and contract staff for companies across the UK and Europe. Project People recruits for job vacancies such as Warehouse Administrator, Lead Application Developer and Retail Customer Advisor.
Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL
Peppermint Recruitment is an independent agency that supports companies within the Aerospace/Defence, Automotive, Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT sectors by providing manpower solutions. They are available to meet or talk at a short notice, and they cover permanent vacancies. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Peppermint works with clients, including OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
3 Berrington Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1NB
Millbank Group are experts that provide specialist staffing support to the Automation, Automotive, Built Environment & Infrastructure, Nuclear, Water, Rail, Process, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors. Established in 1985, they place professionals in permanent and contract placements from their offices in Cheshire. A member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Millbank Group is accredited by the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Millbank House, Northway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2SX
Novare is an executive search consultancy that operates within the Economic and Social Infrastructure sectors. They work with major project and asset owners, advisors, and investors across the Transportation, Energy, Power & Utilities, Defence, and Digital & Technology markets. They cover jobs within the whole life cycle across Funding & Financing, Capital Project Delivery, Dispute Resolution, and Asset Management. They are based in Cheshire.
The Colony Wilmslow Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LY
Bolt Staffing Solutions has been working across numerous markets including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Sales, Help Desk, Office Support, Clerical, Call Centre, Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance Tech and Warehouse & Distribution since 2021. Partnering with public and private organisations of all sizes, they work on permanent, temporary and contract qualified, professional and skilled staffing needs. They are located in Wigton.
20 New Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9AL
A multi-disciplinary talent recruitment entity, Sundridge Search, places qualified candidates for various permanent assignments. Their specialism lies in covering the Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Electronics, Fluid Power & Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Material Testing, Oil & Gas, Renewable & Offshore, and Space markets nationwide. Headquartered in Leeds, they also place Sales professionals in the mentioned verticals.
25 Swithens Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0BU
Campbell Birch is a specialist recruiter for the Technology, IT, Communications, Space and Defense, Financial Services, Energy and Utilities, Transport and Retail sectors. The agency supplies Commercial Contracts Managers and Bid, Legal and Procurement professionals. Campbell Birch has offices in London, UK and Connecticut, USA.
Parr House, 52 Broadway, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AG
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Covent Garden 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
3point1 Consulting is a Kent-based business that works with candidates and personnel within the Forensic and Technology sector around the world. The talent solutions they provide include permanent recruitment services, staff augmentation, and managed service. They operate and provide their services worldwide including in the UK, Russia, Denmark, United States, Mexico, and Australia.
1-3 Manor Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AE
Sanderson has clients across the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Ireland. The solutions they offer include permanent and contract-based recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, executive search and selection, project-based recruitment, managed service programmes, and total talent solutions. With over 40 years of experience, they operate across the Financial Services, Government, Not for Profit, Defence, Technology, Retail, and more sectors.
Clifton Down Shopping Centre, 54A Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS8 2NH
Spencer Riley Ltd specialises in executive search worldwide with a focus on the UK, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa. They specifically work across Medical Devices, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Construction & Engineering, Environmental & Industrial Services, Safety & Defence and Logistics. They have been aiding the likes of Chief Executive Officers, Global Directors and Vice Presidents since 2015. Their team can be found in Leeds.
Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL
Jonathan Lee Recruitment sources prospective employees in Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing for domestic and global permanent, contract, interim and executive appointments. Utilising their experience since 1978, they have served brands like Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Manufacturing UK and Tata Motors, with whom they have a long-term partnership. They have teams in Stourbridge, Warwick and Essex. They also have an ISO 9001 accreditation.
The Maltings Mount Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1HZ
Octagon Group hires Technology and Engineering specialists across the UK and Europe, fulfiling permanent and contract placements and management and executive requirements. They support verticals including Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, IT, Renewable Energy and Transportation. They opened their doors in 2018 and are based in Bedford. They also help charities like Trussell Trust Foodbank and Alzheimer's Society UK.
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
First Recruitment Group is a global agency that provides services for Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Construction, Rail, Water, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Commercial and Technology vacancies. They cover both contract and permanent roles. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Cheshire.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
First Engineering Services LTD provides Engineering employment services to a variety of industries. The agency has a wide range of expertise from working in markets such as BioTech, Aircraft Engineering, Energy & Utilities, and Environment. They operate globally in strategic locations across America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Their clients range from medium businesses to major multinational companies.
206 Turners Hill, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DE
Employment Solutions focuses on supplying candidates in sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Engineering, Energy, and Digital. Established in 2001, the agency is based in Bury, and is an APSCo member. Some job roles they have previously advertised for include Senior Project Engineer, CNC Millers, Welders & Fabrication Fitters, Press Section Technical Supervisor, and Sheet Metal Worker.
Unit 4, The Old Courthouse Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0AL
4exMilitary is a recruiting consultancy geared at ex-military personnel and firms looking to hire ex-military personnel. The organisation, which was founded in 2001, provides roles for different sectors such as Logistics & Supply Chain, Catering & Life Support Services, Military & Defence Support Services, Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering & Construction, and more. 4exMilitary is based in Southampton.
Royal Mail House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FD
Working out of Peterborough, Recruit Mint recruits for industrial, technical, commercial, and education jobs. They work with employers in Huntingdon, Ely and the surrounding area.
5 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TE
Strategic talent acquisition for the Defence and Communications sectors.
The Granary 5 Bonneys Yard, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0PJ
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
33 Colston, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UA
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH