Senior Naval Shipyard Oversight Lead

National Armaments Director Group

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 51,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension 28.97%
25 days annual leave
Performance-based bonus
Specialist training funding
Progression opportunities
Discounts

Job summary

National Armaments Director Group in Glasgow leads a flagship defence programme and provides on-site technical oversight across naval vessel construction and trials. You will ensure contractors meet contractual, quality, and performance standards while working closely with industry partners to drive delivery and assurance.

The role offers sea-going exposure and opportunities to contribute to the Type 26 programme, with a strong pension, generous leave, and clear progression paths within a

Qualifications

  • Delivery of maritime projects or ship construction/maintenance experience.
  • Experience providing technical advice and leading mechanical outcomes.
  • IEng or IMarEng registration or equivalent, with plan to achieve by 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Lead professional engineering oversight of ship construction and trials aboard the shipyard.
  • Coordinate on-site assurance and inspection activities, addressing defects and quality issues.
  • Provide engineering judgement to support local decision-making and risk management.
  • Lead or support acceptance and assurance activities, including inspections, tests, and readiness events.
  • Build relationships with industry partners, ship's staff, and MOD stakeholders to align priorities and delivery.
  • Promote safety, compliance, and indemnity risk management in shipyard environments.

Skills

Maritime project delivery
Mechanical engineering
IEng/IMarEng registration

Job description

National Armaments Director Group in Glasgow leads a flagship defence programme and provides on-site technical oversight across naval vessel construction and trials. You will ensure contractors meet contractual, quality, and performance standards while working closely with industry partners to drive delivery and assurance.

The role offers sea-going exposure and opportunities to contribute to the Type 26 programme, with a strong pension, generous leave, and clear progression paths within a

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