Marine Engineer / Surveyor Consultant & Office Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections and surveys of vessels — hull, machinery, structural integrity, safety equipment, navigational and electrical systems.
• Evaluate vessel condition for maintenance assessment, pre-purchase/insurance surveys, damage assessment, valuation, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports — findings, recommendations, compliance status, valuations or risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients (shipowners, insurers, port authorities), coordinate survey schedules, and manage client expectations.
• Manage Tema office operations — personnel oversight, resource allocation, administrative tasks, scheduling, correspondence, and daily operations.
• Ensure that all surveying and engineering activities meet applicable safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other company divisions (e.g. safety engineering, risk management, valuation) to deliver integrated services.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related maritime / engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a marine surveyor, marine engineer, or similar role — preferably including hull & machinery surveying, safety inspections, risk assessment, or vessel valuation.
• Strong understanding of ship construction, marine systems (machinery, propulsion, electrical, safety equipment), vessel operations, and international/regional maritime safety & compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills — capable of identifying defects, evaluating risks, and making reliable recommendations.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills; ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical reports for clients and insurers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills — to liaise with clients, regulators, port authorities, insurers, and internal staff.
• Leadership and office management capabilities — able to manage staff, coordinate operations, and ensure smooth running of the Tema office.
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical practices.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing an office or team, especially in a maritime or engineering consultancy context.
• Experience working with insurance-related vessel surveys, valuations, loss-adjusting or claims assessment.
• Familiarity with local Ghana maritime regulations, port authority requirements, and international maritime safety/compliance standards.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders — shipowners, insurers, port authorities, clients — and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Willingness to travel, inspect vessels (port calls, shipyards, docks), and work on tight schedules.

Location: Tema, Ghana

Salary: Attractive