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 are now looking to recruit a Marine Engineer to provide project management and marine engineering expertise for a programme of work required to maintain the operational effectiveness of the BAS Polar vessels into the future. Work will primarily focus on the organisation’s science vessel, RRS James Clark Ross.

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

Duration: 3 years fixed term appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £31,020 to £37,500 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a final 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, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 36/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 14th April 2013.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on w/c 29th April2013.


We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.
You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions