
Naval Architect
- England
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.