Vacancy for Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents at MAIB, Southampton

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

acting as duty co-ordinator and the Branch’s initial point of contact for out of hours accident notifications within a 4-week cycle; leading and managing a team of specialist accident investigators;

deploying to accident sites, at short notice during duty weeks, to manage the more demanding investigations; this could include travel worldwide;

directing the progress, conduct, and quality assurance of investigations, the development of recommendations, and overseeing production of the report;

dealing with individuals and organisations involved in marine accidents in what can often be stressful situations;

representing the Branch at industry fora;

contributing to MAIB’s wider management strategies.

You will have:

STCW 95 A-II/2 (Deck) Unlimited; or STCW Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 Certificate of Competency or STCW III/2 (Engineering) Unlimited or a degree in Naval Architecture or a Post-Graduate Certificate or higher in marine accident investigation. Royal Navy equivalency is accepted.

Relevant industry experience utilizing the above qualifications. This is taken to mean any of: experience in command or as the senior engineer afloat, or senior management in role ashore; industry experience as a naval architect; or experience as a marine accident investigator.

You will need a full driver’s licence valid in the UK and must be prepared to travel throughout the UK, as well as overseas.

For further information about the post and how to apply, go to Civil Service Jobs: Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents, Ref: 99302.

Closing date: Sunday 7 March 2021.