SuccessFactors Solution Architect

Exceptional Principal Naval Architect required to join Foreship UK, a leader in ship design and architecture consulting, to support its continued growth strategy. You will drive high quality naval architecture deliverables across complex ship design, conversion and sustainability focused projects. You will support the UK MD in shaping the strategic direction of naval architecture, as the Marine sector endeavours to innovate in a world immersed in sustainability augmentation, compliance and regulation.

Based out of our Southampton (HQ), Leatherhead, Chippenham or Manchester offices, Foreship UK operates a hybrid working model, though you will be required to travel or shipboard across the UK and internationally occasionally.

Responsibilities

As a trusted client advisor, you will lead and deliver technically rigorous projects, predominantly on large and complex vessels and high value conversions. This is a great opportunity for someone who values high integrity engineering across feasibility studies, concept design, model test/spec validation, decarbonisation, class & flag engagement and onboard/site support.

Technical delivery - Plan, and deliver complex naval architecture projects (i.e. stability, hydrostatics/hydrodynamics and structures interfaces); produce and review calculations, drawings and reports to class/flag and client standards.

Leadership - Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, including drydock support and on-site supervision.

Concept & conversion design - Lead feasibility and concept development for conversions and energy-efficiency upgrades (e.g. battery integration, alternative fuels and next generation vessel concepts).

Regulatory & class interface - Apply strong regulatory knowledge of IMO, class society rules, and emerging GHG compliance requirements to ensure design conformity and support class approval processes.

Client engagement - Serve as a technical authority; translate needs into scopes, present findings, and contribute to proposals and thought leadership supporting Foreship's market presence.

People & quality - Coach and review the work of junior engineers; apply internal quality procedures and ensure traceability of calculations and assumptions per company standards., A leading global technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior SuccessFactors Solution Architect to work on large-scale implementations for high-profile clients. You will lead cross-functional teams and develop comprehensive architecture strategies, ensuring alignment..., Senior Presales Solutions Architect Location: Manchester or Birmingham (2 days in office per week). Salary: £75k-£90k + Comms + Car. What you'll do as our Senior Presales Solutions Architect: - Partner with Sales & Account teams to understand customer needs, attend..., A growing tech consultancy in Manchester seeks a Principal Pre Sales Architect to drive commercial strategy and lead technical pre-sales activities. Responsibilities include crafting winning proposals, mentoring teams, and building relationships with C-level clients. The..., A leading public sector technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to lead complex client engagements and oversee delivery. You will work closely with clients to build trusted relationships while coaching team members and ensuring high-quality..., A leading marine engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Marine Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex projects. The role involves managing schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have at... © 2026, Jobsora.com

Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng)

7+ years' Naval Architecture experience across concept/basic design, conversions or owner's engineer roles within passenger/yacht/ferry/naval or comparable complex vessels.

Strong working knowledge of class and statutory frameworks

Proficiency with naval architecture toolsets (e.g., NAPA, GHS, Maxsurf) and 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD/Rhino).

Demonstrable consultancy and client facing skills; experience of coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs.

Ideally project delivery experience across decarbonization and/or energy-efficiency retrofits (battery/hybrid, alternative fuels, SCR, EEXI/CII strategies).

Prior involvement in model testing/CFD, trials, and performance validation.

Mentoring/coaching experience and participation in industry bodies/technical forums.

You must be a British citizen or have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

As part of our growing global team, you'll find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients. In addition, you will be rewarded with:

Competitive salary

Matched 6% pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Insurance

25 days leave (plus bank holidays)

Option to buy more holiday

Smart/hybrid Working policy

Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership)

Pay for professional membership

Support of Military Reservists - 10 additional paid days

Cycle to work scheme

E-Vehicle scheme

Employee perks - retail discounts

Generous recruitment referral bonus

4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors

Season ticket loan

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