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Lead mechanical engineer (ussv)

Portsmouth
Resource Area for Teaching
Mechanical engineer
€65,000 a year
Posted: 14h ago
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Salary & Employment Details

* Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE
* Full Time
* Permanent


Who we are

SubSeaCraft is a fast growing, privately funded, UK based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next generation high performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting edge design, and user centric innovation, delivering safe effective and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.


What we offer

* Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
* Annual Bonus Scheme – Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance
* Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security
* Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed
* Wellbeing Day – An additional wellbeing day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing
* Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing
* Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning
* Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work life balance
* Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration


Responsibilities will include

* Mechanical engineering project oversight for our USSV programs (VICTA)
* Management of the specific mechanical engineering project team
* Create and develop work breakdown schedules to manage the engineering team to project specific goals and deadlines
* Report progress and identify strengths and weaknesses in delivery
* Support the Head of Mechanical to provide insight to business strategic vision
* Mentor and support the development of Junior Mechanical Engineers
* Key reviewer; peer to peer and gate reviews
* Compliant with all aspects of company legislative compliance, HSE and HR


Qualifications and Experience

* Minimum 10 years industry experience
* Minimum 3 years leading a team
* Ability to create and review components, sub-assemblies and General Arrangements in 3D CAD.
* Ability to create and review 2D drawings in conjunction with BS8888
* Proven experience of working in a fast paced, challenging engineering sector
* Proven experience of delivering complex projects
* Proven experience of leading a cohesive and effective team
* Proven experience of empowering engineers and identifying growth opportunities
* Detailed understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes
* Proven understanding conflicting systems and critical thinking


What we expect from you

* Teamwork, mutual respect, inclusion and collaboration
* Initiative and independent working
* Honesty and integrity
* Business and commercial awareness
* Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence and reference checks. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. We will consider criminal record information alongside the wider range of evidence gathered at the application, interview, and pre-employment checking stages.

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