Military engineers in the United Kingdom are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure needed to support armed forces operations. This may include constructing bridges, airfields, roads, and bases, as well as handling demolitions and providing water and power supplies in difficult environments. Military engineers use both technical skills and practical problem-solving to ensure that troops have the facilities and equipment needed to complete their missions safely and effectively. The role can involve both overseas deployments and work within the UK, and it offers opportunities to gain recognised engineering qualifications while serving in the military.
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Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 60 positions available )
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that you'll spend time in active service as either a Marine Engineer Submariner or Weapon Engineer Submariner.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 96 positions available )
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme means accelerating your training and development within one of our most elite teams. You’ll be fast-tracked to real responsibility, getting your hands on some of the most advanced kit on the planet, and guaranteeing your warship’s performance as a state-of-the-art fighting machine.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 96 positions available )
Fancy being fast-tracked to a crucial role in our world-class marine engineering team. After accelerated training, it's your job to make sure our state-of-the-art warships are ready for action. Where you are, whatever the problem, you'll keep us moving, from the Engine Room of a Type 45 Destroyer, to providing electricity for a Type 23 Frigate.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 70 positions available )
As an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner), you’re the driving force of the boat. It’s down to you to keep our submarines moving, deep below the surface. You’ll often be on highly sensitive operations, where avoiding detection is paramount. Without the power you provide, the vessel, and your crewmates, are stranded.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 200 positions available )
Being an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) means being pivotal to day-to-day operations. You’ll ensure our state-of-the-art warships are powered, maintained and ready for action. Wherever you are, whatever the problem, you’ll be finding innovative and resourceful solutions for fixing it on the way to becoming a world-class engineer.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 120 positions available )
An Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) takes responsibility for the serviceability, readiness and accuracy of systems to make a Royal Navy Ship a Warship. You will be keeping advanced electronic systems, communications, information systems and weapons ready for action anywhere in the world.
Closing date: in 6 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
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