HEAD OF ENGINEERING CLEANTECH MARINETECH

Spot.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CleanTech/marine technology start-up in the UK is seeking a Head of Engineering to shape their technical direction. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing the engineering function for innovative wind propulsion systems, and developing processes for full production. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in engineering leadership, strong product safety compliance knowledge, and a degree in engineering. This position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a chance to lead breakthrough clean maritime technology initiatives.

Benefits

Bonus scheme participation

Hybrid working flexibility

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% company contribution

Private health care available

Qualifications

• 10 years experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven full lifecycle delivery from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of product safety compliance and verification & validation.
• Experience structuring teams and processes to support scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end engineering function for AirWing products.
• Develop scalable processes and build engineering capability.
• Guide a multidisciplinary team across various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams

Product safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering (Chartered Engineer preferred)

Job description

Were seeking a Head of Engineering to join GT Wings an award-winning CleanTech / MarineTech company developing wind propulsion systems that are helping commercial shipping cut fuel use reduce emissions and meet global sustainability goals.

GT Wings is at an exciting stage of growth. With its first full-scale AirWing installation complete and multiple commercial projects in development the business is now scaling from prototype to production building the future of wind-assisted propulsion. What sets GT Wings apart is its engineering-led purpose-driven culture : innovative fast-moving and collaborative where technical excellence and delivery go hand in hand.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UKs most exciting maritime start-ups. As the Head of Engineering youll lead the end-to-end engineering function spanning design system integration testing certification and in-service support. Youll guide a multidisciplinary team across mechanical electrical software and systems engineering ensuring every AirWing product meets world-class standards for performance reliability and safety.

Working closely with the CEO and Head of Operations youll own the product and technology roadmap develop scalable processes and build the engineering capability to take GT Wings into full production. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate at pace combining hands-on technical depth with the ability to lead people and shape systems in a growth-stage environment.

Key Requirements

• 10 years experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical electrical software systems integration)
• Proven full lifecycle delivery from concept and detailed design through to production and in-service support
• Strong understanding of product safety compliance and verification & validation processes
• Experience structuring teams processes and budgets to support scale-up engineering delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial functions
• Degree-qualified in engineering (Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional recognition preferred)
• Ideally based within commutable distance of Hampshire (hybrid working supported)

Any exposure to marine renewable or advanced hardware sectors is desirable as are 3D / 2D design reviews software control systems class-society compliance and a background in establishing engineering processes and technology roadmaps.

In return youll join a high-performing leadership team backed by leading investors and shipowners. Expect a competitive salary and package hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to lead breakthrough engineering thats shaping the next generation of clean maritime technology.

Benefits & Compensation

• Bonus Scheme participation in company discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (remote initially) with plans for engineering office near Southampton.
• monthly company wide meetings in London (expenses covered)
• 40hr work week
• Holiday 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holiday
• Pension enrolment in company pension scheme 5% company contribution 5% employee contribution.
• Private health care for you (family can be added on at your cost) - BIK applies

Employment Type: Full Time

Yearly Salary : 70000 - 100000