Director, Hydrodynamics

We're seeking a hydrodynamics specialist to join our Naval Architecture & Outfitting (NAO) Chapter within Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding (CCS). As the Director, Hydrodynamics, you willwork alongside our global brands looking at operational performance, compliance management and the change roadmap for our existing fleet.

At CCS we work in a project-based agile way, building empowered project teams through talented colleagues that are organised into Chapters. Our Chapters are made of up colleagues with similar skills, knowledge and expertise in a given specialism who collaborate on talent development, knowledge sharing and problem solving.

We believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you're passionate about shipbuilding, let's talk. We're not just looking for qualifications on paper; we're searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team, as well as our ships.

We believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We're not just looking for qualifications on paper; we're searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team, as well as our ships.

In this role, you will be a senior technical leader responsible for leading the corporate and cross brand Hydrodynamics Working Group. As such, you will be the primary technical point of contact for input and support for projects and initiatives related to vessel propulsive and hydrodynamic efficiency and associated environmental impacts and regulatory matters.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead Hydronamics Working Group activities, including meetings, support requests, and knowledge management.
• Maintain technical expertise in hydrodynamic performance, hull coatings, biofouling management, maintenance technologies, and emerging energy-efficiency solutions.
• Promote best practices, standards, and shared learnings across brands to avoid duplication and improve fleet performance.
• Manage performance reporting e.g. propulsion performance, air lubrication systems (ALS) usage.
• Coordinate R&D initiatives and the implementation of hydro-related technologies across the fleet and newbuilding projects.
• Collaborate with brands and corporate stakeholders to maximize propulsive and hydrodynamic efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance, and leverage corporate scale for cost and operational benefits.
• Participate in hydrodynamic-related IMO/CLIA matters (e.g. biofouling, underwater noise) on behalf of the corporation.
• Closely collaborate with the newbuild team on hydrodynamic matters.

Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for shipbuilding but also a passion for the industry and a keen eye for detail. Your professional certifications will be the foundation of your role within our team.

• Relevant degree in naval architecture.
• Proven, relevant technical experience in the marine industry such as shipbuilding, classification societies or ship operators, technical suppliers, or engineering firm.
• Extensive experience in the maritime industry with strategic vision, commercial awareness, and exceptional leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to represent the corporation in any hydrodynamics environment.
• Experience in the fundamentals of team dynamics.
• Experience in managing high value projects and budgets.

Positioned within our internal structure from CCS
15 (entry level) to CCS1 (Senior Vice President), this role is classified as a CCS
05, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent contract, based in Carnival House, Southampton…