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53400.00 GBP / Year
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Ready to dive into a career like no other? If you’re driven by innovation, thrive in high-stake environments, and inspired by the idea of working with cutting-edge subsea technology, then this is your moment. The Ministry of Defence’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Salvage Engineer to support operations at the forefront of underwater engineering and marine recovery.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading and participating in maritime operations including salvage, diving, underwater engineering, towing, mooring, and seamanship/boat operations
  • Driving and operating the full range of unit vehicles and boats and where necessary conducting lifting (rigging and slinging) and forklift truck operations
  • Working in a highly regulated area, maintaining awareness of changes in maritime legislation design & safety criteria
  • Operating and being fully conversant with all unit equipment and procedures, instilling best practice
  • Providing project management and leading an operation as directed by management

Requirements:

  • Experience providing technical advice and leading delivery of successful engineering outcomes in small scale tasks and projects
  • Wide-ranging and relevant technical experience in subsea activities or marine operations
  • Experience managing marine operations with evidence of technical problem-solving and risk management
  • Hold STCW Second Engineer (Unlimited) qualification
  • Be a Sole UK National
  • Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
  • Be able to satisfy requirements of 2-Yearly ENG1 Seafarers Medical
  • Be enlisted as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve
  • Annual HSE Dive Medical
  • Dive Aptitude test
  • HSE Surface Supplied Diving Qualification
What we offer:
  • Ministry of Defence contributes £15,469 towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
  • 26.5 days’ annual leave per year (rising to 31.5 days after 5 years)
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
  • Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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