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MESM CAT A1 / Submarine Safety

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited

Macclesfield

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a skilled MESM operator for submarine safety tasks. The role involves leading safety case documentation and conducting safety hazard analyses for future submarines. Candidates should have experience in submarine engineering, knowledge of nuclear safety regulations, and appropriate engineering accreditation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + option to buy 5 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare membership

Bonus scheme linked to company performance

Support in attaining professional membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

Experience supporting the submarine enterprise in the commercial industry.
Knowledge of MOD nuclear policies and regulations.
Familiarity with technical assurance/governance.

Responsibilities

Lead safety case documentation for the naval nuclear reactor plant.
Perform safety hazard analysis for future submarines.
Conduct assessments for submarine commission and life extensions.

Skills

Submarine engineering experience

Safety analysis techniques (HAZID)

Risk management

Knowledge of nuclear infrastructure safety

Education

Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status

MESM CAT A1 / Submarine Safety – Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Salary range: £65,000 to £90,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Glasgow, Bristol, Gloucester, Plymouth, Portsmouth or Warrington

Working pattern: Flexible hybrid – time split between the office, client sites and working from home

Closing date: 31st December 2025 (early application encouraged)

Do you have experience of working in submarine engineering or submarine safety? Do you want to be continuously motivated and discover your potential? Do you want to work for a reputable company where you are valued and can contribute?

If you answered yes to these questions, Frazer-Nash Consultancy wants to hear from you. We are an established engineering, systems and technology consultancy dedicated to supporting the Royal Navy’s submarine programme. We are actively seeking highly experienced MESM operators.

Responsibilities:

Lead safety case documentation to underwrite the operation of the naval nuclear reactor plant.
Lead on behalf of the client complex and multi‑national work to make future work easier to deliver.
Assess submarine commission and life extensions.
Support AUKUS initiatives.
Act in embedded client roles supporting all classes of submarines.
Conduct safety hazard analysis to inform the design of future submarines.
Provide technical oversight to support civil nuclear power stations during planned maintenance outages.
Provide SM SQEP experience to support facility engineering and empower future‑proof critical shore‑side infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Experienced MESM Cat. A1.
Experience supporting the submarine enterprise in the commercial industry.
Knowledge of submarine whole‑boat or nuclear infrastructure safety cases and safety analysis techniques (HAZID, hazard management, functional hazard assessment, categorisation and classification).
Knowledge of MOD nuclear policies and regulations.
Experience in risk management and reduction, including ALARP assessments.
Familiarity with technical assurance/governance.
Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status (or working towards this for junior roles).

Candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy UK National Security Vetting clearance criteria.

Benefits