Chief Technical Officer

BPN; Lorient; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working across offices

International collaboration

Job summary

Inyanga Maritime is seeking a Chief Technical Officer to lead technology strategy and engineering development for HydroWing and the Morlais 30 MW project. The CTO will guide concept to certification, manage cross-disciplinary teams and coordinate with investors and partners across Europe.

The role requires senior engineering leadership, strong offshore energy knowledge and a track record delivering complex offshore projects. Flexible/offices in Brittany, Cornwall and Anglesey are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or naval architecture or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the technology strategy for HydroWing and Morlais projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, structural, electrical and marine disciplines.
• Oversee design verification, testing, certification and governance of projects.
• Drive innovation and manage intellectual property development.
• Support commercial activities and investor due diligence with technical leadership.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree / related engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

15+ years of engineering experience

Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Tools

DNV knowledge

Lloyd's Register knowledge

ABS knowledge

Job description

Falmouth (UK), Anglesey (Wales), Quimper (France)

Publié le 29/07/2026 - 13:32

Fin des candidatures le 29/09/2026 - 12:00

Catégorie Bureau d'études - ingénierie

About Inyanga Maritime

Inyanga Maritime is at the forefront of the global marine renewable energy industry, combining world-class engineering with specialist marine operations to deliver innovative solutions for offshore renewable energy projects.

As part of the Inyanga Marine Energy Group, the company is leading the engineering, manufacture and commercial deployment of HydroWing—a next-generation tidal stream energy technology designed to deliver predictable, low-carbon electricity at commercial scale.

HydroWing is being developed for the 30 MW Morlais Project off Anglesey, one of Europe's largest consented tidal energy developments and a flagship project helping establish tidal stream energy as a mainstream renewable technology.

Alongside HydroWing, Inyanga Maritime designs specialist offshore equipment and delivers engineering and marine operations supporting offshore wind, tidal energy and wider marine infrastructure throughout the UK and internationally.

As the business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Chief Technical Officer to provide strategic technical leadership and drive the development of world-leading marine renewable energy technologies.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Chief Technical Officer will lead the Company's technology strategy, engineering development and innovation activities.

The CTO will provide technical leadership across the HydroWing programme, ensuring the successful progression of technology from concept development through detailed engineering, manufacture, certification, commercial deployment and operational optimisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with investors, customers, certification bodies, research organisations and project partners to establish HydroWing as one of the world's leading commercial tidal energy technologies.

Technology Strategy

• Develop and implement the Company's long-term technology strategy.
• Define future product roadmaps for HydroWing and associated marine technologies.
• Identify emerging technologies and opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure technology development aligns with commercial objectives.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, structural, electrical and marine engineering disciplines.
• Establish engineering standards and design processes.
• Oversee technical governance throughout all projects.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical specialists.

HydroWing Programme

• Direct the technical development of the HydroWing tidal energy system.
• Lead engineering activities supporting the Morlais 30 MW commercial deployment.
• Oversee design verification, testing and certification.
• Drive continuous product improvement through operational experience.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

• Develop the Company's intellectual property strategy.
• Identify patent opportunities.
• Build relationships with universities and research organisations.
• Secure collaborative R&D funding opportunities.

Commercial Support

• Support business development and strategic partnerships.
• Provide technical leadership during investor due diligence.
• Present technology to customers, investors and government stakeholders.
• Represent the Company at conferences and international industry events.

Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and certification requirements.
• Manage technical risks.
• Chair technical design reviews.
• Support Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality objectives.

Essential

Experience and Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years' engineering experience.
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex offshore engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore renewable energy technologies.
• Experience managing engineering budgets and technical programmes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Experience within tidal energy.
• Offshore wind experience.
• Marine operations experience.
• Knowledge of offshore certification (DNV, Lloyd's Register, ABS).
• Experience with intellectual property development.
• Experience securing innovation funding.
• Board or executive management experience.
• International business experience.

Personal Attributes

• Visionary technology leader.
• Commercially aware.
• Strategic thinker.
• Inspirational communicator.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Passionate about renewable energy.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial.
• Committed to technical excellence.

Why Join Inyanga?

Joining Inyanga Maritime offers the opportunity to lead the technological direction of one of the most exciting companies in the global marine renewable energy sector. As Chief Technical Officer, you will help shape the future of HydroWing and play a pivotal role in delivering technologies that support the world's transition to secure, predictable and low-carbon energy.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead the continued development of HydroWing, one of the world's most advanced commercial tidal energy technologies.
• Deliver the technology strategy for the 30 MW Morlais Project, one of Europe's flagship tidal energy developments.
• Influence the future direction of marine renewable energy through innovation, research and commercial deployment.
• Work with leading universities, industrial partners, investors and government organisations across the UK and internationally.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team developing first-of-a-kind offshore technologies.
• Benefit from flexible working across our engineering offices in the Celtic regions of Cornwall, Brittany (France) and Anglesey (North Wales), working alongside an international team at the heart of Europe's marine renewable energy industry.
• Represent Inyanga Maritime as a recognised technology leader within the global offshore renewable energy sector

Candidate must have the right to work in the UK or European Union. No agencies.