MESM CAT A2 and B Operator

Our client, a leading consultancy in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a MESM CAT A2 and B Operator to join their team in one of the following locations:
Glasgow, Plymouth, Bristol, or Warrington.

• Producing safety case documentation to support the operation of naval nuclear reactor plants
• Optimising maintenance period scope and delivery
• Supporting submarine commissioning programmes and life‑extension activities
• Contributing to international defence and submarine initiatives such as AUKUS
• Working in embedded client roles across all submarine classes
• Conducting safety hazard analysis to inform future submarine design
• Providing technical oversight and transferable skills to support civil nuclear power stations during planned maintenance outages
• Applying SQEP experience to support facility engineering and future‑proof critical shore‑side infrastructure

• Experience as an MESM CAT A2 and/or Cat B Operator
• Background working within the commercial sector in support of the submarine enterprise
• Knowledge of whole‑boat or nuclear submarine safety cases and safety analysis techniques, including HAZID, Hazard management, Functional Hazard Assessment, categorisation and classification
• Experience in risk management and risk reduction, including ALARP assessments
• Familiarity with technical assurance and governance frameworks
• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards this, depending on seniority)

• Working on high‑impact programmes within the defence and nuclear sectors
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working pattern
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are an experienced MESM CAT A2 and B Operator looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glasgow, Plymouth, Bristol, or Warrington.