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A leading innovative venture focused on clean energy and maritime solutions is seeking a Chief Architect with expertise in naval architecture. This role involves leading the design and integration of large-scale floating hydrogen and power infrastructure systems, aimed at achieving sustainable, high-performance outcomes in coastal environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a passion for shaping resilient ocean-based environments.
Chief Architect - Power Hubs
(Floating Infrastructure & Sustainable Systems)
Industry
:
Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Maritime Engineering
Industries: Maritime construction, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Microgrids
Remote working: Full-time contract for 7 months, thereafter 20 hours per month.
15 month contract - Salary plus equity during the 7-month contract, services for equity consultancy arrangement thereafter.
Start and onboard immediately
Can further evolve to a long-term paid role upon closing our next capital raise
Want to assist an exciting, innovative, smart infrastructure venture that is passionate and determined to accelerate the new world of clean energy, transportation and maritime to net zero & to meet ESG targets?
As a group, ELIRE has accelerated very quickly over the last months to position our ventures and world-first solutions critical to accelerating the ecosystem shift to adopt new technologies. ELIRE Infra has a long pipeline of exciting projects from London, UK, UAE, Australia, the Nordics and the Mediterranean.
Company Description -
ELIRE Group pioneers innovative solutions at the intersection of infrastructure, transport, and clean energy to help clients achieve decarbonisation and net-zero goals. The company values commercially viable, scalable, and impactful innovation, blending existing technologies with new ideas to drive change.
Elire is a startup, only two years gestation, however scaling very quickly. Your role extends from strategic decision making within your domain to personally undertaking structural analysis and submission preparation.
Role Description
We are seeking an aspiring, accomplished and visionary
Chief Architect
to lead the end-to-end naval and architectural design of floating hydrogen & power infrastructure systems.
This senior leadership role will shape the spatial, structural, and operational integration of large-scale maritime platforms, with a focus on sustainable, high-performance design in coastal and riverine environments.
The ideal candidate will bring a rare combination of design innovation, technical excellence, and system-level thinking, able to navigate both the architectural vision and the naval architecture fundamentals of offshore platforms.
You will
lead the full design envelope
of floating sub-structures, from hydrostatics and hydrodynamics through to structural scantling, global stability, and Class compliance.
A key focus of the role will be coordinating the complex interface between
hull, mooring systems, and above-deck superstructures
, ensuring compliance with Flag and Classification Society standards while enabling design flexibility, user experience, and lifecycle operability.
This position also requires ownership of model-based design cycles, including development of 3D General Arrangements (GAs), structural FEM, CFD and RAO analyses, and oversight of tank testing and Approval-in-Principle programmes.
You'll be responsible for
systems integration
of ballast, bilge, fire zoning, and damage-stability measures, alongside MARPOL, SOLAS, MCA, and ISO submissions for full regulatory approval.
As a cross-functional leader, you’ll coordinate a broad team of engineers, maritime specialists, and architecture and MEP professionals to deliver
certifiable, manufacturable, and maintainable designs
that meet both technical and user-driven outcomes.
This position is ideally suited to a
Chartered Naval Architect or Architect
with extensive experience in offshore or floating-asset design, passionate about the evolution of marine urbanism and waterfront infrastructure.
You will play a critical role in shaping the next of resilient, sustainable ocean-based environments.
This is a unique opportunity to lead
design innovation at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and maritime systems
, transforming floating infrastructure into a platform for global impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the architectural and naval architecture design of modular floating sub-structures across all project stages
Own the integration envelope between hull, moorings, and above-deck systems, ensuring performance and regulatory alignment
Drive model-based design, including 3D GAs, structural FEM, CFD/RAO analysis, and tank-testing for de-risking and Class approval
Specify and integrate key marine systems: ballast, bilge, fire protection, service zones, and safety compliance (MARPOL, SOLAS, ISO)
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across structures, MEP, moorings, and architecture, optimising for constructability and lifecycle
Represent the project in Class engagement, client discussions, and shipyard handover processes
Key Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline
Chartered status (RINA, ARB, RIBA, or equivalent) required
10+ years of experience in maritime infrastructure or large floating-asset design
Deep understanding of marine regulations and experience managing Class/Flag submissions
Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept through to fabrication
Advanced proficiency in model-based design tools (Rhino, FEM, CFD, etc.) and regulatory coordination