Submarine Capability Advisor

Job Title: Submarine Capability Advisor
Location: Remote & Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits

Security Clearance: Eligible for UK Security Clearance

As a newly created opening, I am looking for a Submarine Capability Advisor to work alongside a customer in Barrow, supporting the development and delivery of next-generation submarine capability. This isn't a desk-based engineering role. This is an opportunity to apply your operational knowledge, challenge assumptions, identify risks, influence engineering decisions and ensure that practical submarine experience remains at the centre of programme delivery.

The Role

Working as an embedded member of the customer team, you will become a trusted advisor, providing practical insight gained through real submarine operations and maintenance experience.

You will act as the bridge between operational reality and engineering delivery, helping ensure that solutions developed today will work effectively for those operating and maintaining them tomorrow.

What You Will Be Doing

Building strong working relationships across customer engineering and programme teams
Acting as a trusted point of contact between the customer and engineering delivery teams
Bringing operational submarine experience into design reviews, technical discussions and problem-solving activities
Providing constructive challenge where risks, issues or concerns are identified
Identifying emerging risks and helping develop practical solutions before they impact delivery
Supporting engineering teams with operational insight into submarine systems and constraints
Feeding lessons learned and observations back into engineering and programme activities
Representing both the customer and ESCO Maritime Solutions professionally and crediblyWho We Are Looking For

You will be an experienced Royal Navy submariner with the confidence and credibility to influence engineering discussions while maintaining strong relationships across multiple stakeholders.

You understand what good looks like in practice and are comfortable challenging assumptions when necessary.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Ex-serving Royal Navy Submariner from the Engineering Branch
Ideally served at Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer level
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Proven experience operating, maintaining and fault-finding submarine systems
Strong understanding of submarine platforms, operational constraints and onboard systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation and requirements
Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsDesirable Experience

Experience onboard SSBN platforms
Knowledge of MOD processes and standards
Experience supporting defence programmes post-service
Exposure to design reviews, engineering change processes or requirements management
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and engineering lifecyclesIf you have built your career ensuring submarines remain operational, safe and mission-ready, this is your opportunity to influence the next generation of capability and continue serving a mission that matters.

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