Maritime Accident Investigator - Naval Architect

Department for Transport Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Professional qualification support

Job summary

Department for Transport, through the MAIB, seeks an Inspector of Marine Accidents (Naval Architect) in Southampton. The role leads investigations, gathers and analyzes evidence, interviews witnesses, and produces reports with recommendations.

It involves worldwide deployments and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to improve safety at sea. You will provide specialist naval architecture input, draft safety bulletins, and present findings externally.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc or higher in Naval Architecture or Ship Science.
• Chartered status as naval architect.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to accident sites and lead investigations.
• Collect evidence and interview witnesses.
• Conduct detailed analysis to identify safety issues and draft recommendations.
• Write investigation reports and safety bulletins.
• Give evidence at inquests and fatal accident inquiries.
• Provide in-house naval architecture expertise.
• Represent MAIB at industry working groups.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Diplomatic skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Naval Architecture degree (BEng/BSc)

Chartered status as naval architect

Job description

Department for Transport, through the MAIB, seeks an Inspector of Marine Accidents (Naval Architect) in Southampton. The role leads investigations, gathers and analyzes evidence, interviews witnesses, and produces reports with recommendations.

It involves worldwide deployments and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to improve safety at sea. You will provide specialist naval architecture input, draft safety bulletins, and present findings externally.