ACCOMODATION OUTFITTING DESIGNER (CS)

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Accommodation Outfitting Designer (Construction Support – CS) for full-time work on marine and shipbuilding projects in Ras Tannurah. This role involves providing design and technical support to shipyard production teams, resolving outfitting-related issues, and ensuring design accuracy and compliance with project specifications and marine standards. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for accommodation design and outfitting activities in marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise accommodation design deliverables, including general arrangement drawings for accommodation spaces, cabin layouts, public area layouts, internal partition and ceiling arrangements, and furniture arrangement drawings.
• Develop accommodation joinery and interior outfitting details, wall panel layouts, sanitary fixture layouts, and access/escape route drawings.
• Create production, fabrication, and installation drawings, along with 2D drawings and 3D models for accommodation outfitting systems.
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve accommodation design-related issues.
• Provide technical support to shipyard production teams for accommodation fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), drawing discrepancies, and production-related design issues.
• Incorporate engineering changes, production feedback, and redline mark-ups into drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical & Instrumentation, HVAC, Piping, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration and avoid design clashes.
• Verify accommodation layouts, furniture arrangements, equipment locations, access requirements, and space utilization against project specifications.
• Coordinate with HVAC and E&I teams to ensure proper integration of lighting, electrical outlets, ventilation, and air-conditioning within accommodation spaces.
• Review vendor drawings, material specifications, and technical documentation related to accommodation outfitting components.
• Ensure accommodation design deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable marine standards, classification requirements, and relevant safety and escape-route requirements.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential fabrication, installation, and space coordination issues.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and production personnel to ensure timely resolution of design issues.
• Support as-built drawing updates and incorporate final production modifications as required.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in accommodation design within marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and resolve design issues in a production environment.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing a comprehensive range of accommodation design deliverables.
• Strong understanding of applicable marine standards, classification requirements, and safety regulations.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Ras Tannurah. The role involves working closely with shipyard production teams and various engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.