Ship Construction & Equipment Advisor


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£37,090 to £37,090 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	23 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about helping to shape regulations that support safer and more environmentally responsible shipping?

Do you enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to influence and develop effective standards?

Would you thrive in a dynamic maritime environment, working on issues affecting everything from small pleasure vessels to the world’s largest internationally trading ships?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Ship Standards team sits within the Directorate of UK Maritime Services (UKMS) and is responsible for developing, negotiating and maintaining UK regulations covering a wide range of maritime safety and environmental issues. The team works across vessels of all sizes and regularly engages with operational colleagues across the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, other Government Departments, national Maritime Administrations and industry stakeholders, providing a varied and collaborative working environment.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at MCA: MCA Homepage | Civil Service Careers

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping UK maritime regulations and guidance that support a safe and commercially successful fleet. You will combine your knowledge with the expertise of colleagues to develop informed, effective approaches within your area of responsibility. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be central to your role, helping the MCA balance government obligations, industry needs and public expectations while delivering high-quality outcomes for the maritime sector.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

Supported by Senior Colleagues lead on a specific regulatory remit which includes but not limited to REG Yacht Code, Marine equipment and Submersibles;

Work with others in the team to manage Stakeholder Groups and represent MCA at such meetings as well as other meetings, working groups, project groups and external events as required in support of key responsibilities and the work of Stakeholder Groups.

Supported by Senior Colleagues lead on the drafting of instructions for Government lawyers to facilitate the timely implementation of regulations and draft codes and guidance to implement UK regulations for shipping safety. Coordinate the development of associated impact assessments in conjunction with Government economists;

Advise MCA's International Liaison Branch on the lines to take for negotiations of International safety standards; and provide necessary briefs and updates;

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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