Southampton Jobs
Southampton is a major port city with world-class maritime, engineering, university, and healthcare sectors. Browse live listings and let Autoply apply to hundreds of roles overnight.
Jobs in Southampton by sector
Salary ranges reflect 25th–75th percentile for Southampton-based roles.
Maritime & Shipping
Port Operations, Shipping Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Logistics
£25,000–£55,000
Associated British Ports, Carnival UK, DP World. UK's busiest cruise port.
University & Research
Research Fellow, Lecturer, Postdoc, Lab Manager, Admin
£25,000–£65,000
University of Southampton (Russell Group), Solent University. Top-tier research.
Healthcare
NHS Clinical, Nursing, Medical Research, Allied Health
£24,000–£55,000
University Hospital Southampton. Major teaching hospital and trauma centre.
Engineering & Defence
Mechanical Engineer, Naval Architect, Systems Engineer, Project Manager
£30,000–£60,000
BAE Systems shipbuilding, Rolls-Royce marine. Major defence and marine engineering.
Financial Services
Insurance Analyst, Claims Manager, Accountant, Compliance
£25,000–£50,000
Ageas (UK HQ), Zurich, and specialist marine insurance firms.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Warehouse Manager, Freight Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst
£24,000–£45,000
Solent Freeport, container terminal, and South Coast distribution networks.
Southampton job areas
Where the major employers are based and how to get there.
| Area | Sector focus | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre / Ocean Village | Professional services, hospitality, creative | Southampton Central station, bus network |
| Southampton Port / Eastern Docks | Maritime, shipping, cruise, logistics | Near station, port shuttle services |
| Highfield Campus | University of Southampton, research | North of centre, frequent Unilink buses |
| Southampton General Hospital | NHS, healthcare, medical research | Shirley area, bus from centre |
| Marchwood / Fawley | Defence (military port), marine engineering, energy | West of city, Hythe ferry + car |
Getting a job in Southampton — what actually works
Maritime is the anchor industry. Southampton handles more container freight than any other UK port outside Felixstowe, and is the country's busiest cruise terminal. If you're in logistics, shipping, marine engineering, or port operations, Southampton is the UK's premier location. Carnival UK, DP World, and ABP are always hiring.
The university drives the knowledge economy. The University of Southampton is a world top-100 institution with strengths in engineering, computer science, and ocean science. Its spin-outs and research partnerships create roles that don't exist elsewhere on the South Coast.
Volume applications help in a competitive market. Popular roles at the university and NHS attract 100–250 applications. Autoply applies overnight to match that volume, reaching the hiring manager directly with a tailored CV for each role.
Southampton vs Portsmouth vs Bournemouth — South Coast compared
Southampton has the largest economy and most diverse job market of the three. Portsmouth has a stronger military and naval presence. Bournemouth leads in financial services and digital. For maritime, engineering, and university careers, Southampton is the clear choice. All three South Coast cities are within easy commuting distance of each other.
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