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Join Briggs Marine as a full-time, permanently employed Lead Diver and enjoy the stability of a permanent position while working on some of the most exciting, high-value marine projects across the UK and overseas. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering safe, professional diving operations across ports, offshore assets, renewable energy installations, marine construction, and defence environments. Working closely with Dive Supervisors and project teams, you’ll help lead dive teams in the field, ensure high operational standards, and support the development of other divers. This is a great opportunity to build your career with a respected marine contractor while continuing to work on technically challenging and rewarding projects.
Job Responsibility:
Act as senior diver during defence-related diving operations
Deliver underwater inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction tasks safely and efficiently
Support Dive Supervisors with operational planning and execution
Maintain strict compliance with HSE regulations, company procedures, and security protocols
Mentor and support junior divers
Assist with mobilisation, maintenance, and demobilisation of diving systems
Conduct pre-dive equipment checks and ensure safe operation of surface supplied systems
Provide accurate operational reporting and feedback
Maintain high situational awareness within controlled operational environments
Requirements:
Recognised commercial diving qualification suitable for UK operations (e.g. HSE Surface Supplied)
Minimum of 5 years’ commercial diving experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or Lead Diver capacity
Current HSE Diving Medical
Strong safety and professional mindset
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required
Legal right to work in the United Kingdom and be UK nationals
Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) or higher
What we offer:
Pension
Life assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment