Ships Engineering Manager - SC cleared

Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Naval Architect, or Marine Engineer, with experience of working on complex Royal Navy Ships projects, looking for an engineering leadership role that challenges and rewards? Our client, a leading defence organisation based in Bristol, is seeking a highly skilled Ships Engineering Manager to join their team on a contract basis, with the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring three days onsite each week.

Due to the tight timescales involved, successful candidates are required to already hold a valid SC security clearance.

• Location :
  Bristol 3 days per week onsite, hybrid working available
• Contract length :
  Until 31 March 2026, with scope to extend
• Day rate :
  Up to £570 per day (Inside IR35)

Joining a programme supporting Fleet Solid Support Ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, you will take the helm of technical management to ensure the successful development and delivery of complex engineering solutions. Leading on multi-system integration, your expertise will help meet the strategic needs of the UK defence capability while managing technical risks and documentation in a highly regulated environment.

Generate and manage detailed technical requirements and deliverables for multiple ship systems, balancing operational support and life...