Head of Engineering — Hybrid Role in CleanTech Marine

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

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.