Are you a seasoned maritime professional with a passion for naval operations and sea trials?

At Expleo UK, we are seeking a Sea Trials Engineer to support our client’s cutting-edge defence shipbuilding programmes. This is your chance to be part of a high-impact team delivering excellence in naval engineering and operations.

Join Expleo UK and help shape the future of defence shipbuilding. Apply today and bring your maritime expertise to a team that values precision, innovation, and impact.

• Coordinate and oversee the planning and execution of sea trials for defence vessels;
  
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and logistics teams to ensure readiness of equipment and personnel;
  
• Monitor sea trial activities, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards;
  
• Analyse trial outcomes and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvements;
  
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders and client representatives;
  
• Support engineering assessments and provide technical input during trials;
  
• Ensure compliance with MOD and naval standards throughout the trial process.

• Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) certification 
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture
• Additional naval or defence-related qualifications are advantageous

• Marine background essential with EOOW ticket
• Significant experience in defence shipbuilding, naval operations, or maritime engineering
• Strong coordination and administrative skills with excellent communication abilities
  
• Proven ability to manage complex operational activities under pressure
  
• Mechanically biased with strong understanding of ship systems

• Familiarity with Warship platforms and MOD standards
• Knowledge of sea trial instrumentation and data analysis tools

• Petty Officer grade or above with relevant experience
• Experience working with naval clients or in a defence consultancy environment

• British nationality or citizenship (due to security clearance requirements)

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive