Senior Marine Engineer

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs. 

We now require a Senior Marine Engineer to be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of BAS Ships and boats through the management of refits and by providing engineering expertise and support to the ships.

To manage an annual resource budget of £1.5M and a capital budget of £500K or greater.

Qualifications: HNC/BTEC in Marine or Mechanical engineering or equivalent marine industry qualification

Duration: Open-ended

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £30,710 to £37,120 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508. 

Please quote reference: BAS 56/12
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 20th May 2012
Interviews are scheduled to be w/c 28th May 2012