New Building Project Engineer

at  MSC Cruises

The New Building Project Engineer is responsible for supporting design and engineering activities within the MSC New Building Programme, working in close cooperation with the Project Director for the proper monitoring and management of the relevant Project. The role will support all contract activities across vessels under design and construction, working with colleagues and stakeholders within MSC, 3rd party consultants and the relevant shipyard to ensure the successful delivery of projects within the MSC New Building Programme. A key part of the role is to provide and support a seamless flow of information across the multiple departments and stakeholders involved in the project, between Head Office, Site Office, and Shipyard Project teams. The role will require visits to shipyards and the premises of subcontractors to carry out supporting works as necessary.

• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• Degree in Naval Architecture and\/or Marine Engineering is required
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a cruise operator, shipyard or engineering company
• Demonstrable strong AutoCAD \/ MicroStation drafting skills is required
• Project Administration & Support
• Fluent in communicating and summarising issues
• Availability to travel as when required.
• Provides design and engineering support as part of all project lifecycle activities
• Supports the document management regarding the flow of all design documentation between the Yard to the Head Office.
• Supports prototyping and revision of design and architecture through CAD drafting
• Contributes engineering expertise to design, plan approval, construction, and inspection processes
• Supports Project Director with project management activities including reporting, risk and issue management
• Supports Project Director in liaising with the various stakeholders within the Company and in pre-empting material needed for the periodical Board meetings
• Supports Site Team Inspectors with FAT, Inspections and other protocols as required
• Supports delivery and warranty periods, co-ordinating resolutions and managing stakeholders, cooperating with the relevant Guarantee Engineers.
• Documents and communicates lessons learned
• Liaises with Ship personnel during vessel visits (i.e. Staff Captain, HME, etc).

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

• Right to work in the UK and EU

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises’ fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet’s average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises’ fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas “7 Golden Pearls” for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide

• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• Degree in Naval Architecture and\/or Marine Engineering is required
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a cruise operator, shipyard or engineering company
• Demonstrable strong AutoCAD \/ MicroStation drafting skills is required
• Project Administration & Support
• Fluent in communicating and summarising issues
• Availability to travel as when required.
• Provides design and engineering support as part of all project lifecycle activities
• Supports the document management regarding the flow of all design documentation between the Yard to the Head Office.
• Supports prototyping and revision of design and architecture through CAD drafting
• Contributes engineering expertise to design, plan approval, construction, and inspection processes
• Supports Project Director with project management activities including reporting, risk and issue management
• Supports Project Director in liaising with the various stakeholders within the Company and in pre-empting material needed for the periodical Board meetings
• Supports Site Team Inspectors with FAT, Inspections and other protocols as required
• Supports delivery and warranty periods, co-ordinating resolutions and managing stakeholders, cooperating with the relevant Guarantee Engineers.
• Documents and communicates lessons learned
• Liaises with Ship personnel during vessel visits (i.e. Staff Captain, HME, etc)