Hybrid Naval Architect – Structural & Stability Focus

Manpower UK; Tipner; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Naval Architect for a permanent role based at Portsmouth Naval Base with hybrid working. You will support the Royal Navy surface fleet worldwide, performing structural and stability analyses to ensure vessel capability and safety.

The candidate should hold a degree in Naval Architecture or related field and have hands-on experience with ANSYS Workbench, Paramarine, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Inventor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science is essential.
• Experience with structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench is advantageous.
• Familiarity with PARAMARINE is advantageous.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Inventor is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software and theoretical methods.
• Conduct stability analyses using Paramarine naval architecture software.
• Participate in inclining experiments and post‑experiment analysis.
• Design ship modifications and capability upgrades.
• Undertake technical analysis for drydocking of ships.
• Support through-life maintenance and ship operations.

Skills

ANYS​S Workbench

PARAMARINE

CAD tools

Naval Architecture knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or related

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Paramarine

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking a Naval Architect for a permanent role based at Portsmouth Naval Base with hybrid working. You will support the Royal Navy surface fleet worldwide, performing structural and stability analyses to ensure vessel capability and safety.

The candidate should hold a degree in Naval Architecture or related field and have hands-on experience with ANSYS Workbench, Paramarine, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Inventor.