Duncan & Ross Consulting
Ras Al Khair, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 days ago
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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