Graduate Naval Architect — Ship Design & Stability

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK seeks a Graduate Naval Architect to support basic design, analysis and development of naval and commercial marine vessels. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team on stability assessments, weight management, and documentation to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

The role offers exposure to complex projects, mentorship and a clear path toward professional registration and Chartered Engineer status through a UK engineering council licensed institution.

Qualifications

• MEng degree (or expected degree) in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Ocean Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) or another relevant professional engineering institution, with the aim of achieving Chartered Engineer status.
• Understanding of fundamental naval architecture principles, including stability, hydrostatics, vessel arrangements and ship structures.
• Ability to learn and adapt to specialist naval architecture, engineering and design software packages.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of naval architecture and ship design solutions for new build, repair, conversion and modernisation projects.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Support vessel stability assessments, including intact and damage stability analyses.
• Attend and support Senior Naval Architects during inclining experiments, lightweight surveys, sea trials and other vessel assurance activities.
• Assist with weight and centre of gravity calculations, weight monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support the preparation of trim and stability books and associated vessel documentation.
• Contribute to ship hydrodynamic and performance assessments, including propulsion, resistance and seakeeping studies.
• Assist with the development of hull form designs, structural arrangements and general arrangement layouts.
• Support the preparation of docking, mooring and lifting calculations and associated procedures.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings, models and documentation using CAD and specialist naval architecture software.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings, providing engineering support to project teams.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with Classification Society Rules, IMO regulations and customer requirements.
• Attend vessels, shipyards and project sites to support inspections, design verification activities, production liaison and commissioning support where required.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Software learning

Education

MEng degree or expected degree in Naval Architecture or related

Membership of or willingness to work towards RINA or equivalent

Eligibility to work in the UK

Tools

CAD software

Naval architecture software

Job description

Navantia UK seeks a Graduate Naval Architect to support basic design, analysis and development of naval and commercial marine vessels. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team on stability assessments, weight management, and documentation to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

The role offers exposure to complex projects, mentorship and a clear path toward professional registration and Chartered Engineer status through a UK engineering council licensed institution.