Beatty's limited involvement in warship design

How much influence did Beatty have on the Admiral-class battlecruisers?

This assessment rejects a strong design role for Beatty, emphasizing his interest in speed and lack of engagement with construction details.

Beatty receives little credit for shaping the Admiral-class design in this assessment. His main requirement is characterized as a fast ship. The criticism extends to his time as First Sea Lord, when he is portrayed as reluctant to become involved in construction details.