Naval Architect

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval architecture is seeking a qualified engineer to provide technical expertise across various projects. The role involves conducting structural and stability analyses, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will work on exciting projects while contributing to the development and maintenance of naval capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture or related field.
• Knowledge of conducting Inclining Experiments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural and stability analyses.
• Liaise with clients and manage project status.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

Skills

Structural analysis

Stability analysis

Client negotiation

Education

MEng in Naval Architecture

Tools

ANSYS FEA

Paramarine

Job description

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Responsible for providing naval architecture capability across a broad spectrum of projects. You will be providing solutions in support of Navantia UK requirements.

This role will:

• Conduct tasks such as structural analyses, stability analyses, inclining experiments, and dry docking
• Participate in a wide range of activities including concept design, detailed design, support to build, delivery, and in-service support to various projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible and accountable for planning and delivery of engineering technical activities.
• Consult and negotiate with clients regarding work specifications, maintaining effective client interfaces.
• Ensure quality assurance of work performed, ensuring compliance with all company procedures, industrial standards, and specific client requirements.
• Provide expertise on technical issues to maximize conversion ratio from quotes to orders.
• Support tendering and business development activities as required.
• Liaise closely with the Technical Lead to keep informed of all technical issues.
• Liaise with clients daily, update project status, and lead as directed.
• Perform detailed engineering work, including mooring analysis, offshore installation analysis, hydrodynamic analysis, and quayside mooring analysis.
• Attend project meetings, report on project progress, liaise with clients and contractors, and ensure quality control standards are maintained.
• Assist with other duties as required.
• Conduct structural analyses using ANSYS FEA software and theoretical methods.
• Conduct stability analyses using Paramarine naval architecture software.
• Design ship modifications and capability upgrades.
• Undertake technical analysis for ship drydocking.
• Lend expertise to the through-life maintenance and support of ships.
• Participate in activities including concept design, detailed design, support to build, delivery, and in-service support for various platforms.
• Draft, vet, and edit technical reports and documents to communicate findings effectively.
• Participate in preparing and submitting technical proposals and tenders.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified, usually MEng, in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, or Ship Science.
• Knowledge and experience in:
• Conducting and analyzing Inclining Experiments within a MOD framework.
• Structural analysis, theoretical and using FEA (preferably ANSYS Workbench).
• Drydocking theory and practice.
• Engineering material selection per British Standards/Euronorms, Classification Society standards, and Defence Standards.
• Caisson design and operation.

Additional Information

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

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