Principal Naval Architect (Surface Ships) - 6 month Contract - Rosyth - 60 per hour (Inside IR35) - Hybrid working

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Naval Architect to provide Leadership in the delivery of Engineering and Technical activities through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience.

The suitable candidate will work as a subject matter expert in a specialist subject area and will be able to demonstrate and understand concepts and principles, shapes, designs, developments and determine a solution to functional issues whilst personally undertaking the most complex work within the subject area.

Responsibilities:

Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope.Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.Ensure technical management of the engineering output to ensure delivery of technical solutions in line with agreed technical scope.Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health safety and environment, ethics and behaviours.Manage resource demands and development of capability skills to match needs of future workload and coach and mentor members of the team.Ensure project and technical audits and review are planned & executed in order to impart learning and experience as appropriate and in line with agreed standards.Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice and provide leadership and assist in driving cultural development and change.Support business development opportunities in raising company profile via presentations, academic links, conferences & technical papers, and identify opportunities and new work streams.

Qualifications:

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience (Required)Chartered Engineer status (Desired)Membership of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registrationwith the Engineering Council at CEng level (Desired)For more information or to apply please call Jack on (0) (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

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