Newbuilding Project Lead | Senior Naval Architect

Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Copenhagen seeks a Newbuilding Project Manager | Senior Naval Architect to lead the naval architecture and cross-disciplinary project activities from concept to delivery. You will collaborate with shipyards, designers, and site teams, turning analyses into actionable recommendations to drive timely decisions.

This role blends hands-on project delivery with technical leadership in a diverse, global team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Naval Architecture and 5+ years of relevant experience in ship design, newbuilding or maritime engineering.
• Proven project management experience from ship newbuilding or major conversion projects.
• Experience taking engineering work from concept to detailed design and execution.
• Solid understanding of vessel design, including stability, structural or classification requirements.
• Experience with technical specifications, design reviews and plan approval.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary work, manage technical risks and keep activities moving forward.
• Sound engineering judgement, collaborative style and clear English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architecture and newbuilding project activities from concept through delivery.
• Plan, coordinate and follow up engineering activities across project teams, shipyards and site offices.
• Drive design reviews, plan approval topics, technical evaluations and trade-off studies.
• Continuously challenge how vessels are safer, smarter, more efficient and more sustainable.
• Translate technical analyses into clear recommendations for informed decisions.
• Act as naval architecture SME while aligning disciplines and organisations.
• Contribute to major conversions, fleet optimisation and strategic technology initiatives.

Skills

Naval architecture

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Engineering judgement

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

Maersk in Copenhagen seeks a Newbuilding Project Manager | Senior Naval Architect to lead the naval architecture and cross-disciplinary project activities from concept to delivery. You will collaborate with shipyards, designers, and site teams, turning analyses into actionable recommendations to drive timely decisions.

This role blends hands-on project delivery with technical leadership in a diverse, global team.