Chief Engineer - Maritime Defence Systems Lead

Copello Global; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global is collaborating with an established marine technology organisation expanding its UK defence capability. The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and governance across complex maritime programmes, acting as Technical Authority and ensuring engineering assurance throughout lifecycle management.

The role requires experience in defence maritime environments, subsea and autonomous systems, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate with customers and

Qualifications

• Defence maritime experience with credible governance of complex programmes.
• Strong systems engineering understanding across lifecycle stages.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior Technical Authority across maritime and defence programmes.
• Provide engineering assurance, governance and technical oversight.
• Ensure processes and controls across the full lifecycle.
• Lead technical reviews and challenge decisions with independent judgement.
• Guide teams to safe, compliant and robust solutions for operation.

Skills

Maritime defence experience

Technical leadership

Engineering assurance

Systems engineering

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Copello Global is collaborating with an established marine technology organisation expanding its UK defence capability. The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and governance across complex maritime programmes, acting as Technical Authority and ensuring engineering assurance throughout lifecycle management.

The role requires experience in defence maritime environments, subsea and autonomous systems, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate with customers and