Marine engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Marine engineers design, build, test and repair boats, ships, underwater craft, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

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Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications,

Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.

Average salary
32,913 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Marine engineer

32,913 GBP

Average salary for full-time Marine engineer

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Salary over time for Marine engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Marine engineers

Fair outlook

5 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

56% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Marine engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

78% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
9% of people in this role have a Master's degree
4% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You'll need:

maths knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
knowledge of physics
design skills and knowledge
thinking and reasoning skills
excellent verbal communication skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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