Lead USV Fleet Master: 23m Unmanned Vessel Ops

Kraken Technology Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Holiday buy/sell

Flexi working

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Kraken Works Limited seeks an experienced Vessel Master to lead the operation of a 23-metre first-of-class unmanned surface vessel. You will oversee USV command, safety, trial execution and compliance, coordinating with engineering and programme teams to deliver safe, auditable operations.

The role requires hands-on commissioning, harbour and sea trials, and the ability to define operating concepts and documentation. UK nationality and security checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience commanding vessels of size and capability similar to USVs.
• Proven ability to make timely, defensible go/no-go decisions during dynamic trials.
• Strong planning, technical writing and documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Command and supervise USV operations and direction of operators.
• Make final operational decisions on navigation, safety, readiness and test execution.
• Develop, execute and document trial plans, procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Chair readiness reviews and pre-trial briefings ensuring safe, compliant operations.
• Coordinate with ports, regulators, customers and support vessels for trials.

Skills

Maritime operations

Vessel command experience

Go/no-go decision making

Planning and documentation

Education

Master 200 GT Certificate of Competency

Tools

Maritime risk assessment tools

Test management tools

Job description

Kraken Works Limited seeks an experienced Vessel Master to lead the operation of a 23-metre first-of-class unmanned surface vessel. You will oversee USV command, safety, trial execution and compliance, coordinating with engineering and programme teams to deliver safe, auditable operations.

The role requires hands-on commissioning, harbour and sea trials, and the ability to define operating concepts and documentation. UK nationality and security checks apply.