Sustainability Engineering Manager – Marine Consulting Job at Southampton, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Senior Sustainability Engineer required to join Foreship UK, a leader in ship design and architecture consulting, to support its continued growth strategy. Reporting to the UK MD, you play a leading role in shaping the decarbonisation, environmental performance and energy efficiency strategies of vessels across the maritime sector. Building on Foreship’s recognised expertise in performance optimisation, conversion engineering and regulatory compliance, you will support clients in navigating the transition towards cleaner, more efficient and future aligned marine operations.

Foreships’ sustainability capability is at the forefront of developing concept and feasibility solutions across the energy transition discipline, advising on fuel consumption optimisation, emissions reduction, energy storage, electrical, battery integration, solar and other alternative fuels.

You will provide senior‑level technical insight across feasibility studies, modelling and assessment, retrofit concepts, newbuild support and regulatory advisory activities, including emerging requirements linked to GHG reduction, energy efficiency indices, alternative fuels, and environmental compliance frameworks. Your work will draw on a combination of naval architecture, marine engineering knowledge, sustainability expertise, and practical understanding of class and flag expectations.

• Lead sustainability and decarbonisation assessments including EEXI/CII, GHG reduction pathways, and environmental performance evaluations.
• Develop feasibility studies, modelling and technical analyses for energy‑efficiency improvements, retrofits, power/propulsion optimisation and alternative‑fuel concepts.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory frameworks (IMO, EU, Class, Flag), ensuring client compliance and supporting documentation for submissions and approvals.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, sustainability assessments, lifecycle analyses and decarbonisation roadmaps tailored to vessel operational profiles.
• Advise clients on fuel‑transition strategies, alternative technologies, emissions‑reduction options, and cost‑benefit implications for future‑ready fleet planning.
• Contribute to business development through preparation of technical content for proposals, sustainability‑related offerings, and market‑facing thought leadership.
• Support industry engagement and collaboration with universities, technology partners and innovation programmes in the sustainability/decarbonisation domain.