Naval Architect

Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Plymouth – Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:

• Undertake naval architecture analyses, including mooring, stability, towing and structural assessments, for vessels and floating infrastructure.
• Support design, modification and development projects that enhance dockyard operational capabilities and infrastructure and help improve safety and reliability.
• Conduct on-site surveys and inspection of vessels, docks, basins and associated marine assets.
• Apply knowledge of marine classification and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in dockyard operations.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical and project engineers.
• Be adaptable, as project requirements evolve, balancing time, cost and quality constraints and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project.

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

Essential:

• Bachelor\’s degree (minimum) in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Typically 2+ years of relevant experience in a relevant marine or naval engineering environment.
• Understanding of ship stability, structural behaviour and marine systems.
• Awareness of dockyard operations, vessel servicing and floating infrastructure.
• Experience with classification rules and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Lloyd\’s Register)
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, reports and engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with CAD software and basic structural or hydrostatic analysis tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, listens effectively, works collaboratively and clarifies information as needed.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance. If you already hold clearance this is a plus.

Desirable:

• Exposure to new ship design, structural or outfitting development.
• Experience with marine surveys or working in dry dock environments.
• Proficiency with tools such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Orca3D, GHS or similar.
• Awareness of stress and structural integrity assessments.
• Experience working alongside or coordinating with operations teams.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don\’t miss out!