Principal Naval Architect

at  RNLI

Salary
£49,492 - £58,226 (dependent on experience)
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Location description
Hybrid working arrangement between home and Poole
Interview date
To be confirmed
Closing Date
30-09-2024
Reference
17959
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INTERNAL VACANCY

The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only seeking applications from current RNLI employees and volunteers at this time. If this position is not filled internally it may be re-advertised openly. #LI-DNI

ABOUT US

Our mission is simple: to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have risked their lives to rescue those in danger of drowning. We are seeking a Principal Naval Architect to join our Engineering team, responsible for the design, stability, and safety of all RNLI floating assets.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for engineering and a commitment to saving lives at sea. To be considered, you should have:

• Team Leadership: Guide and motivate the Naval Architecture team, setting clear goals and fostering innovation.
• Talent Management: Oversee hiring, training, and development to build a skilled, resilient team.
• Design Authority: Act as the primary Design Authority for Naval Architecture, ensuring adherence to design standards throughout an asset’s life cycle. Serve as an engineering signatory, providing oversight and approval as needed.
• Design & Development: Manage technical documentation and configuration control to support asset development and maintenance.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs comply with EAM Processes and Standards.
• Budget Management: Oversee team budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Project Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Technical Support: Provide expert technical support to coastal staff and volunteers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with boatyards, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project success.
• Technical Investigations: Conduct investigations, trials, and analysis to resolve technical issues.
• Industry Engagement: Engage with industry and academia to enhance engineering practices.
• Strategic Development: Develop and implement the engineering strategy for Naval Architecture.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to ensure safety and reliability.
• Innovation Promotion: Encourage innovation and the adoption of new technologies and ideas.