Naval and defence shipbuilding recruitment

Naval programmes depend on specialist expertise at every stage. We provide naval and defence recruitment services for shipbuilders, systems suppliers, and organisations supporting naval fleets.

We connect employers with the technical professionals and leaders needed to design, build, integrate and maintain complex naval and defence vessels.

Expertise for demanding programmes

Long delivery schedules, complex systems and exacting specifications make every appointment important. You need people who understand the technical requirements and can work effectively across engineering, production and programme teams.

Our search starts with the vessel, the project stage and the responsibilities of the role. We assess relevant experience against your brief and establish any access or eligibility requirements early.

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Supporting global defence leaders & specialist suppliers

Finding the right fit means assessing your current team and targeting the exact skills missing. The result is a highly focused shortlist that clearly justifies every candidate.

Some of the roles we recruit for include:

Engineering & Design

  • Naval Architect

  • Marine Systems Engineer
  • Electrical and Control Systems Engineer

  • Systems Integration Engineer

  • Combat Systems Engineer

  • Structural Design Engineer

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Programme & Project Delivery

  • Programme Director

  • Project Manager

  • Project Controls Manager

  • Planning and Scheduling Manager

  • Bid Manager

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Production & Operations

  • Shipyard Operations Director

  • Engineering Director

  • Production Manager

  • Commissioning Manager

  • Manufacturing Engineer

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Quality & Through-Life Support

  • Quality Assurance Manager

  • Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager

  • Supply Chain Manager

  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager

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Recruitment shaped around delivery

Our naval and defence recruitment covers permanent appointments, contract and temporary requirements, and executive search. We can support a specialist vacancy or coordinate hiring across several disciplines.

For international and Five Eyes assignments, we agree role-specific requirements with the employer. Formal security clearance decisions remain with the relevant authorities.

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Find the people your team needs

Tell us what you need to deliver and the people you need to hire.

We do not rely on standard databases; we actively map the market to find professionals with the specific vessel, project, or operational knowledge your business demands.

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