Marine Engineering Submariner (MESM)

Ref: ZR_9120_JOB  ·  Posted on 13 November 2025

Introduction

Our client is supporting the Royal Navy in their training transformation journey and is looking for a Marine Engineering Submariner (MESM) subject matter expert (SME) to work with the Navy to gather technical data.

You will need to have been a CAT A or B Nuclear Watchkeeper to be considered for this role.

Working Patterns and location – This role is remote with occasional travel to Reading (expensed).

 

Key responsibilities
  • Work with the customer and the customer’s agents and suppliers to identify technical data required for courseware and media development and also external routes to obtain the data.
  • Conduct the upkeep, update and revalidation of course technical data.
  • Work with the courseware and media content developers to contextualise training and language and ensure correct conditions and standards are applied to the training solution.
  • Work as a member of the wider team responsible for the analysis, design, maintenance, review and production of DSAT Documentation and processes for customer’s training sites and organisations.
  • Interviewing subject matter experts to collate required data, participate in internal workshops to discuss and agree findings from analysis.
  • Identify where training methods and media currently in use in the Customer may be exploited to better develop and deliver the Programme’s courseware.
Skills & experience

Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Marine Engineering Submariner, however you will not be expected to have everything:

  • Proven at sea experience as a Cat A or Cat B Nuclear watchkeeper.
  • Electrical background.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

  • PWR 2.
  • Fwd ME duties.
  • Training requirements, design or delivery.
  • Member of a Boat Build Crew
  • DE&S/SDA.
Additional benefits

 

  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
  • 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
  • Flexible Benefits scheme.
  • Discretionary Bonus scheme.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies.
  • 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*.
  • Canteen facilities are available in some sites.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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