Graduate Naval Architect

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Naval Architect to support the Engineering Transformation team. This role involves assisting with design, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and supporting coastal staff. Candidates should possess a RINA-accredited Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering qualification. The position offers a supportive environment to grow technical skills while contributing to innovative solutions aimed at saving lives at sea.

Benefits

Annual leave

Enhanced maternity or adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Essential car user provision

Eyecare vouchers

Learning Resources Centre

Parking at the Poole Support Centre

Pension scheme

Support 24/7

Travel season ticket loans

Qualifications

• A RINA-accredited qualification in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Proven experience may offset lower qualifications.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with E&S processes and standards.
• Work within project teams to meet engineering deadlines.
• Act as an engineering signatory as appropriate.
• Support coastal staff and volunteers technically.
• Conduct troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Contribute to additional engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

RINA-accredited Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking a Graduate Naval Architect to join their Engineering Transformation team. This team leads the delivery of major asset engineering programmes, including Coastal Lifeboat, Atlantic 85 Mk4, and SIMS replacement projects. In this role, you will support the development of structures, stability, equipment, and human‑factors design across all floating assets. Working closely with colleagues across engineering, production, procurement, maintenance and operations, you will contribute to new‑build projects and the development of new equipment aligned with the five‑year plan. Your passion for developing and assessing innovative, practical, and cost‑effective engineering solutions will help deliver the next generation of lifesaving capability.

Your Role

• Assist with design and development activities and configuration change control of technical documentation to support the through‑life management of assets and associated equipment.
• Ensure plant, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with Engineering & Supply (E&S) processes and standards.
• Work within E&S project teams alongside Engineering Leads and Project Managers to deliver work to agreed timescales and ensure engineering processes are followed.
• Act as an engineering signatory in accordance with the E&S delegated authority framework, appropriate to experience.
• Provide technical support to coastal staff and volunteers.
• Assist with technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and data analysis at boatyards, contractor premises and on‑board assets.
• Contribute to additional engineering tasks and projects as required.

About You

You will be a motivated, output‑focused individual looking to develop your career in a practical and collaborative engineering environment.

You will need:

• A RINA‑accredited Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering qualification, equivalent to UK Level 5, or Level 3/4 with proven additional experience.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to contribute to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

Some of the Benefits

• Annual leave
• Enhanced maternity or adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Essential car user provision
• Eyecare vouchers
• Hours of work (37 hours per week for most roles)
• Learning Resources Centre
• Learning Zone
• Life cover
• Parking at the Poole Support Centre
• Payroll Giving
• Pension scheme
• Support 24/7 (Workplace Options)
• Travel season ticket loans

If you have a desire to grow your technical skills and understanding while supporting the mission to save lives at sea, this could be the role for you.