Hull & Structures Basic Design Coordinator

Company summary

GLO Marine provides end-to-end engineering solutions to the maritime and offshore industries, with a strong focus on retrofits, conversions, and vessel upgrades. We specialise in delivering turnkey services, from concept design through to installation, covering dry-docking support, and on-site technical execution. Our portfolio includes complex upgrade programs and system integrations for a wide range of vessels, serving clients across Europe and beyond.

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Hull & Structures Basic Design Coordinator to lead and align structural engineering activities in the early phases of design work. The ideal candidate combines technical rigor with strong coordination and problem-solving abilities, ensuring that the hull and structural design meets regulatory, client, and performance requirements.

You will act as the link between internal teams, classification societies, and client technical counterparts, managing the development of structural solutions from concept through to class approval.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination of hull and structural design activities in the basic design phase of shipbuilding, retrofit, or conversion projects.
• Translate project requirements and specifications into viable structural design concepts that align with GLO Marine’s technical standards and client expectations.
• Review and validate drawings and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with class rules (e.g., DNV, LR, ABS) and IMO standards.
• Act as technical liaison with clients, classification societies, and internal design disciplines to ensure seamless integration and approvals.
• Identify issues and propose practical, cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or safety.
• Coordinate and mentor junior engineers, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines.

Requirements:

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in hull and structural design, with significant involvement in basic design phases.
• Strong understanding of classification rules and shipbuilding regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset and ability to find practical solutions
• Experience working in a project-based, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.

Benefits:

• Annual Bonus
• Flexible work programme
• Hybrid working environment with work from home or any GLO Marine office from Galati, Mangalia or Bucharest.
• Professional working environment & diversity of projects
• Opportunity to travel for short periods of time for Client meetings or vessel inspections
• Be part of a company that’s redefining retrofit and conversion engineering