Bmt Defence Services

Senior Submarine Engineering Lead - Canada

Location: Brisbane - Australia

Employment type: Full Time

Workplace type: Hybrid

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. BMT Canada is recruiting for a Senior Engineer, who has knowledge and experience covering the full submarine lifecycle, to join our experienced team. Given the global nature of the role, we have now opened up the applications to candidates based in Australia who are willing to relocate.

In this role you will support the International Submarine Program Manager to manage activities, delivery projects and provide technical knowledge within the scope of their program.

This role can be based anywhere in Canada and includes recurring long-term deployments (at least 6 months at a time) at one of our overseas client sites in the Asia Pacific Region, providing technical leadership and oversight to a team of experienced engineers and technologists.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Plan and manage work schedules, identify technical and program risks, and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams delivering complex submarine projects.
• Prepare and deliver clear briefings and presentations, building strong client relationships and proactively understanding and meeting their needs.
• Provide engineering design, construction advice and consultancy, ensuring all work aligns with project scope, quality procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Undertake and support technical assurance activities, reviewing deliverables and guiding others to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
• Contribute to program objectives and a high-performing team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering an environment where ideas and concerns are openly communicated.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should be:

• Degree qualified in a Marine Engineering related discipline e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering.
• Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a marine engineering environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a submarine engineering environment.
• Experience within complex maritime design programs.
• Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair.
• Experience leading teams within a maritime program.
• Understanding of standards for government and commercial vessels.
• Experienced in the Defence industry, preferably in shipbuilding or ship repair.
• Willing to work between Canada and deployed sites throughout the APAC Region.

Why Work with Us?

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

• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• 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.