ACCOMODATION OUTFITTING DESIGNER (CS)

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Accommodation Outfitting Designer (CS) for full-time work on marine and shipbuilding projects. This role involves providing design and technical support to shipyard production teams, resolving outfitting issues, and ensuring design accuracy and compliance with project specifications and marine standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for accommodation design and outfitting activities.
• Prepare, review, and revise accommodation design deliverables, including general arrangement drawings, cabin layouts, public area layouts, internal partition drawings, furniture arrangements, and interior outfitting details.
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve design-related issues.
• Provide technical support to shipyard production teams for fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Resolve technical queries, drawing discrepancies, and production-related design issues.
• Incorporate engineering changes, production feedback, and redline mark-ups into drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical & Instrumentation, HVAC, Piping) to ensure proper integration and avoid design clashes.
• Verify accommodation layouts, furniture arrangements, equipment locations, and space utilization against project specifications.
• Coordinate with HVAC and E&I teams for proper integration of services within accommodation spaces.
• Review vendor drawings, material specifications, and technical documentation for outfitting components.
• Ensure design deliverables comply with project specifications, marine standards, classification requirements, and safety regulations.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential fabrication and installation issues.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and production personnel for timely resolution of design issues.
• Support as-built drawing updates and incorporate final production modifications.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Interior Design, or an equivalent relevant discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in accommodation outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, or offshore vessel projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), shipyard production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in accommodation layouts, cabin arrangements, interior outfitting, furniture layouts, partitions, ceilings, flooring, and associated installation details.
• Proficiency in marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other client-accepted shipbuilding CAD software.
• Experience preparing and modifying 2D production drawings, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings.
• Good understanding of marine accommodation design, space utilization, joinery, interior outfitting materials, and shipyard construction practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and production mark-ups.
• Experience resolving technical queries and supporting shipyard production teams during accommodation outfitting and installation activities.
• Familiarity with marine classification requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, accommodation safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical & Instrumentation, HVAC, and Piping disciplines.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, or FPSOs is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drawing interpretation.
• Effective coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven engineering and shipyard production environment.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.