Vacancy for a Principal Inspector, Marine Accidents

Are you looking for a role where you can improve safety at sea and make a difference to lives? Can you lead and give direction to a team with your knowledge and experience in the marine industry? Do you have an altruistic sense? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 our wider management strategies.

For further information about this position and how to apply see Civil Service Jobs, Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents, Ref: 465083

The deadline for applications is 11:55pm on Monday 6 July 2026.