About Us

In all our markets, oil, gas, renewables, LNG, marine and defence, customers want the same things – trusted partners, dependable technical support and innovative solutions.

Houlder delivers all three, whether the requirement is for design and build of new vessels, specialist marine equipment or complex project management. We do this globally for clients at the forefront of offshore expansion and innovation.

Our engineers, naval architects, designers and project managers do more than simply offer their expertise to the market. They combine forces to bring clarity to industry challenges, present fully thought through solutions and balance intellect, experience and practical knowhow.

Houlder has been a wholly independent provider of design, engineering services and equipment for over twenty five years.

In recent years, Houlder has built on its marine and oil & gas pedigree to proactively engage with emerging markets such as offshore renewable energy and LNG distribution. It is part way through a five year growth strategy aimed at doubling in size and capability.

Recent clients to benefit from this increased capacity include E.on Climate & Renewables, Siemens Wind Power, Technip, Subsea 7, Shell, BP Exploration, MPI Offshore, Aquatic, Transocean, Dolphin Drilling, Schlumberger & Ensco.

Careers 

Houlder would like to hear from individuals at any stage of their career looking to contributing technical expertise to marine design, offshore engineering and product development projects. We have ongoing vacancies for talented people to join our team of over 100 personnel in our established UK offices – London, Aberdeen, Tyneside and Portsmouth.

Houlder’s unique ownership structure means employees have an important stake in implementing company strategy while contributing to innovative projects in the marine, defence, oil & gas, LNG and renewable energy sectors.

SPECIFIC ROLES INCLUDE –

• Naval Architects
• Marine Engineers
• Control Engineers
• Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Principal Structural Engineer
• Structural Designer
• Materials and Logistics Co-ordinator
• Design Draughtspeople
• Project Managers