Head of Naval Architecture

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Naval Architecture in Portsmouth. This role involves leading a team of naval architects, developing cutting-edge maritime applications, and ensuring effective project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in naval architecture and team management skills. Benefits include private healthcare and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Ongoing professional development and training

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Pension contribution

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing advanced maritime platforms, preferably including subsurface vessels.
• Professional registration (chartership) with an appropriate institution desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of naval architects, providing technical guidance.
• Create an efficient department built on industry-leading techniques.
• Develop and take responsibility for the naval architecture roadmap.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Interface with internal and external customers to understand requirements.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing project requirements.
• Manage change effectively to ensure minimal disruption.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Naval Architecture expertise

Proficiency in Rhino

Proficiency in Inventor

Proficiency in Star-CCM+

Proficiency in Paramarine

Proficiency in Maxsurf

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

Rhino

Inventor

Star-CCM+

Paramarine

Maxsurf

Atlassian suite

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Head of Naval Architecture

Marine applications
Portsmouth
Permanent

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of naval architects, providing technical guidance and assuring the output of the team in the delivery of our products
• Create an efficient department built on industry-leading techniques and data-driven solutions to minimize the time from problem to product
• Develop and take responsibility for the naval architecture roadmap for future projects
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Confidently interface with internal and external customers to understand requirements and provide technical expertise
• Maintain and champion excellent verbal and written communication with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing project requirements and timelines
• Manage change effectively to ensure minimal disruption to project delivery and team dynamics

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering or a related field
• Proven track record in designing advanced maritime platforms, preferably including subsurface vessels
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for personal development of others
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Rhino, Inventor, Star-CCM+, Paramarine, Maxsurf)
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite is beneficial
• Professional registration (chartership) with an appropriate institution desirable

Benefits

• Private Healthcare with optional family cover
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to LinkedIn LearningPension contribution
• Flexible Working
• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.