MCAST Simulation Administrator

MCAST Simulation Administrator

Van Arendonk Makelaardij is recruiting a MCAST Simulation Administrator to support the delivery of Maritime Battle staff (MBS) training and assurance exercises.

Job Title: MCAST Simulation Administrator
Location: Portsmouth
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
Role : SF18802

Company Overview
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Q Training & Simulation Ltd (QTSL) specialises in developing bespoke software solutions across AI, AR, VR and mathematical modelling to support MOD requirements and advanced simulation systems. Activities include software development, training support, technology research and experimentation to advance military simulation capabilities.

Your primary responsibility will be to support the delivery of synthetic environments for MBS training and assurance exercises in Portsmouth, other UK sites and overseas. You will lead configuration, setup, testing and deployment of the synthetic environment, ensuring milestone delivery and quality standards are met. Reporting to the MCAST Technical Delivery Manager, you will manage technical tasks, resources and daily simulation activities within cost and time constraints.

• Creation of the synthetic environment for exercise delivery.
• Attending and supporting project meetings and working groups (IPC, MPC, FPC).
• Planning and delivering exercise scenarios and databases.
• Developing training materials for LOCON training on CAX tools.
• Co‑ordinating with the IT Administrator to design and deliver suitable IT infrastructure.
• Liaising with simulation tool providers for upgrades and continual improvement.
• Planning and implementing maintenance, testing and acceptance activities for continual improvement.
• Leading the delivery team during exercise execution: training users, managing the environment, updating scenarios/databases, and supporting AAR activity.

We seek proactive, delivery‑focused individuals who thrive in a team environment, delivering seamless experiences for the training audience. The role is based in Portsmouth with regular visits to QTSL HQ in Farnborough and other UK sites, and occasional overseas travel.

• Experience across synthetic environments – configuration, deployment, testing, user training.
• Understanding of terrain generation, tools and data sources.
• Hardware setup and configuration.
• Network configuration and lay‑down.
• Military knowledge and context.
• Task planning and prioritisation.
• Excellent organisational, multi‑tasking and adaptive problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication – efficient, diplomatic, concise.
• Reporting to senior command.
• Expertise in the MS Office Suite.

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Competitive holiday allowance with purchase option.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal – personal accident, travel, restaurants, cinema, etc.
• Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award standard.
• Volunteer opportunities to support charities and local community.

We value diversity and inclusivity. All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. If you have a disability or health condition impacting assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with the recruiter.