Contract Naval Architect

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to work on hydrodynamic performance projects. The successful candidate will perform detailed analyses and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vessel designs. Ideal applicants will hold a degree in Naval Architecture, possess strong CAD skills, and have a solid understanding of ship stability. This is a contract position with an immediate start, and candidates must qualify for BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydrodynamic analyses and stability assessments.
• Familiarity with CFD packages relevant to marine applications.
• Understanding of structural design requirements for marine systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamics analyses on surface and subsurface vessels.
• Analyse test data for hydrodynamic performance validation.
• Collaborate with engineers for design and regulatory submissions.

Skills

3D and 2D CAD modelling

Hydrodynamics and stability

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Inventor

Solidworks

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Naval Architect

Marine applications

Portsmouth

Immediate start

Contract - outside IR35

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Naval Architect, with proven experience of applied trials, knowing how to extract data from tests and report writing. This would cover trials, stability and performance for hydrodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamics analyses and assessments on the behaviour and performance of both surface and subsurface vessels. This will include parameters on manoeuvring, resistance, and seakeeping.
• Analyse and interpret test data to develop and validate hydrodynamic predictions.
• Hull form design and optimisation. This will include working towards automating the process of optimising various hull forms for hydrodynamic performance.
• Collaboration in hull structural design and drawings for regulatory body submission, including liaising with structural specialists and creating detailed drawings for manufacture.
• Surface and submerged stability assessments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to ensure integration and compatibility of the various vessel's systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports and supporting design review submissions. Ensure accurate and up‑to‑date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks.
• Expertise in Naval Architecture software. Knowledge on Paramarine is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with CFD packages and hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles and surface vessels desirable.
• Good understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability, ideally with experience in submersibles.
• Foundation knowledge on mechanics of materials, with preference on composites design and analysis.
• An understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for structural design and marine systems. Any experience designing for class approval of composite structures against Lloyd's or DNV-GL is beneficial.
• Experience in construction, design consultancy and/or trials of military small boats advantageous but experience in this will be achievable within the role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams to present design proposals.
• Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.