Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.
Head of Naval Architecture
Marine applications
Portsmouth
Permanent
Responsibilities will include:
Lead and mentor a team of naval architects, providing technical guidance and assuring the output of the team in the delivery of our products
Create an efficient department built on industry-leading techniques and data-driven solutions to minimize the time from problem to product
Develop and take responsibility for the naval architecture roadmap for future projects
Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
Confidently interface with internal and external customers to understand requirements and provide technical expertise
Maintain and champion excellent verbal and written communication with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing project requirements and timelines
Manage change effectively to ensure minimal disruption to project delivery and team dynamics
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering or a related field
Proven track record in designing advanced maritime platforms, preferably including subsurface vessels
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for personal development of others
Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Rhino, Inventor, Star-CCM+, Paramarine, Maxsurf)
Familiarity with Atlassian suite is beneficial
Professional registration (chartership) with an appropriate institution desirable Benefits
Private Healthcare with optional family cover
Life Assurance (4 x salary)
Critical Illness Cover
Ongoing professional development and training
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Pension contribution
Flexible Working
A culture of diversity and innovative thinking
Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK