Head of Naval Architecture

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Head of Naval Architecture to lead a team of naval architects. The role involves developing the naval architecture roadmap and interfacing with customers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Naval Architecture and a track record in designing advanced maritime systems. Excellent benefits include private healthcare and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare with optional family cover

Life Assurance (4 x salary)

Critical Illness Cover

Ongoing professional development and training

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Pension contribution

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Technical expertise in naval architecture

Proficiency in Rhino

Proficiency in Inventor

Proficiency in Star-CCM+

Proficiency in Paramarine

Proficiency in Maxsurf

Familiarity with Atlassian suite

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or related field

Job description

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 Learning
• Pension 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