Maritime Engineering Manager

Job Description

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future.
We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager based in Perth, who will be the technical authority for one of our programs. This role will be responsible for ensuring engineering governance, safety, certification, and technical assurance of sustainment activities across the specified project fleet.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for maritime sustainment. We have opportunities for seasoned defence professionals in various engineering disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Act as the delegated engineering authority for the program.
• Ensure compliance with Defence Seaworthiness Management System and NSSG/CASG engineering frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership to an engineering workforce across mechanical, electrical, combat systems, and naval architecture.
• Manage design changes, modifications, and engineering assurance processes.
• Lead technical risk management, safety cases, and certification approvals.
• Liaise with end customers, regulators, and OEMs.
• Mentor and develop the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and safety.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Minimum 5 years working in Engineering Management.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Naval Architecture, or related).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent status.
• Strong knowledge of naval platform sustainment practices.
• Demonstrated technical authority and stakeholder management skills.
• Must hold or be eligible for NV1 Defence security clearance.

Why Work with Us?

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We’re proudly ‘flexified’ with Flexa!
• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.
  
  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.

Please note that we will be shut down from 19 December 2025 and will return to the office on Monday the 5th of January 2026. During this time, we will not have access to reply to any applications.
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