Hybrid Head of Engineering – Cleantech, Marinetech

at Spot Freight

• Job title: Head of Engineering – Cleantech, Marinetech
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Southampton, United Kingdom

About the role

• Head of Engineering leading multidisciplinary teams at GT Wings, developing wind propulsion systems for maritime industry. Ensuring world-class performance, reliability, and safety in engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end engineering function, spanning design, system integration, testing, certification and in-service support.
• Guide a multidisciplinary team across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering.
• Ensure every AirWing product meets world-class standards for performance, reliability and safety.
• Work closely with the CEO and Head of Operations, own the product and technology roadmap.
• Develop scalable processes and build the engineering capability to take GT Wings into full production.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software, systems integration)
• Proven full lifecycle delivery from concept and detailed design through to production and in-service support
• Strong understanding of product safety, compliance and verification & validation processes
• Experience structuring teams, processes and budgets to support scale-up engineering delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial functions
• Degree-qualified in engineering (Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional recognition preferred)
• Ideally based within commutable distance of Hampshire (hybrid working supported)
• Any exposure to marine, renewable or advanced hardware sectors is desirable, as are 3D/2D design reviews, software control systems, class-society compliance, and a background in establishing engineering processes and technology roadmaps.

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme – participation in company discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (remote initially) with plans for engineering office near Southampton.
• Monthly company wide meetings in London (expenses covered)
• 40hr work week
• Holiday – 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holiday
• Pension – enrolment in company pension scheme, 5% company contribution 5% employee contribution.
• Private health care for you (family can be added on at your cost) - BIK applies