Experienced Design Manager for Naval Ship Design to lead ship design projects and ensure the delivery of innovative, efficient, and compliant naval vessels. This role offers an opportunity to oversee complex ship design projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that design solutions meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
Role Overview: We are looking for a visionary Design Manager for Naval Ship Design to lead ship design teams for allocated projects in a senior technical leadership capacity. This pivotal role will be responsible for managing the ship design process, from concept development through definition design, ensuring integration of all technical disciplines, and maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.
You will oversee the integration of key design elements such as arrangements, hydrodynamics, structural integrity, systems integration, and compliance with international and naval standards. Your leadership will ensure that design solutions are optimized for performance, cost, and operational requirements, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.
As the Design Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance, and foster innovation in ship design. You will also liaise with stakeholders, including clients, regulatory bodies, and internal departments, to deliver high-quality, compliant naval vessels.
You may be required to act in the role of Chief Engineer for allocated ship design projects and therefore you will have experience leading significant naval ship design projects. This role may also extend through functional and detail design phases subject to project and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the ship design team for allocated projects, ensuring innovative and compliant naval ship designs.
* Develop innovative ship designs adopting new technologies to improve capabilities, sustainability, and reduce or eliminate crew requirements.
* Ensure integration of all technical disciplines to arrive at a coherent, compliant, and mature design solution.
* Coordinate with project management to meet technical milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
* Ensure designs meet operational, reliability, safety, and environmental standards.
* Promote the adoption of advanced design methodologies, including PLM, digital modeling, and simulation tools.
* Collaborate with manufacturing, systems engineering, and other technical teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
* Implement design-to-cost methodologies and trade-offs to ensure designs can be built within budget.
* Oversee the design process from concept to delivery, managing technical risks.
* Develop design delivery strategies, scopes of work, and schedules aligned with client and business needs.
* Maintain awareness of industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies.
* Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
* Contribute to Navantia's innovation strategy and product development.
* Ensure all work complies with governance requirements, including quality management and design review procedures.
Qualifications:
* A degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
* Proven experience leading complex naval ship design projects.
* Expertise in ship design principles and industry regulations.
* Proficiency with digital design, CAD, and simulation tools.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Chartered or professionally recognized status (desirable).
Additional Information:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring fair recruitment processes and equal opportunities for all candidates.
Company Description: Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK acquired Harland & Wolff's facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish, enhancing Britain’s naval capabilities. Based in Bristol, Navantia UK specializes in innovative naval solutions, including design, construction, and lifecycle support of naval ships.
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