About The Role Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Head of Underwater Solutions at SEA, you'll shape the future of undersea technology, leading a strategically important portfolio from early concepts and research through to customer delivery and ongoing support. Bringing together cross-functional teams and strong customer partnerships, you'll turn innovation into deliverable solutions, drive growth and ensure programmes meet their quality, time and cost commitments. The Head of Underwater Solutionscan be based at any of our three sites, Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington. with a mix of on-site and home working. The salary for this role is up to £100k, depending on experience. What you'll be doing Lead the Underwater Solutions portfolio across the full lifecycle, from concepts and research through product development and sustainment to customer delivery, aligning future capabilities with SEA's strategic objectives. Deliver programme and financial commitments, ensuring projects meet quality, time and cost targets through robust governance, budget control, risk management, accurate forecasting and timely intervention. Build and develop cross-functional teams, leading programme and project managers, planning resources and skills, and supporting professional development to meet portfolio priorities. Support growth and customer relationships, identifying repeat and additional business opportunities, leading deliverable bids and working closely with Engineering, Commercial and Business Development. Ensure coordinated, safe delivery, managing stakeholder relationships and escalations, overseeing transitions into manufacturing and support services, and maintaining quality, environmental, health and safety standards. About our company At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer: Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family
Head of Underwater Solutions in Somerset employer: Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd
At Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Located in the picturesque Kilsby, Northamptonshire, our team enjoys a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous development and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in risk management.
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