ACCOMODATION OUTFITTING DESIGNER (CS)

We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Designer (Construction Support – CS) for marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing design and technical support to shipyard production teams, resolving accommodation outfitting-related issues, updating production drawings, and ensuring design accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications and applicable marine standards.

JOB 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 (GA) drawings for accommodation spaces
  • Cabin, bedroom, office, and living area layouts
  • Public area, mess room, galley, sanitary, and recreational space layouts
  • Internal partition, lining, ceiling, and flooring arrangement drawings
  • Doors, windows, furniture, and built-in furniture arrangement drawings
  • Accommodation joinery and interior outfitting details
  • Wall panels, insulation, and ceiling panel layout drawings
  • Sanitary fixtures and bathroom layout drawings
  • Access, escape route, and corridor arrangement drawings
  • Production, fabrication, and installation drawings
  • 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 activities.
• 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, air-conditioning, and other services 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 before execution.
• 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, where required.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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, offshore vessel, or similar 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 shipbuilding CAD software accepted by the client.
• 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, FPSOs, or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong technical problem-solving, drawing interpretation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven engineering and shipyard production environment.

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