Principal Maritime Training & Technical Performance Lead

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave and holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency seeks a Principal Consultant Surveyor - Training and Technical Performance to lead technical initiatives and assure training quality across UKTMS. You will develop capability, oversee performance activity and engage stakeholders within a regulated maritime environment.

The role supports national standards, continuous improvement and safe maritime operations. The MCA offers flexible working options and a strong Civil Service pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Expert technical leadership to support safe, compliant delivery of maritime surveyor services.
• Developing technical workforce capability and assuring training quality.
• Overseeing technical performance activity across UK Technical Maritime Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical leadership to support UKTMS objectives and MCA policies.
• Develop and deliver technical training, workshops, coaching and workplace learning.
• Lead audit, verification and evaluation of training to assure quality and value for money.
• Monitor technical performance workstreams, including remote verifications and oversight visits.
• Analyse technical information, risks and trends to inform improvement actions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and represent UKTMS when required.
• Manage staff as delegated and contribute to the Consultant Surveyor network.

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency seeks a Principal Consultant Surveyor - Training and Technical Performance to lead technical initiatives and assure training quality across UKTMS. You will develop capability, oversee performance activity and engage stakeholders within a regulated maritime environment.

The role supports national standards, continuous improvement and safe maritime operations. The MCA offers flexible working options and a strong Civil Service pension scheme.