Junior Naval Architect - Bristol

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consulting firm is seeking a Jr-Mid Level Naval Architect to work on innovative naval architecture challenges. This role includes leading feasibility studies, developing CAD models, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and CAD proficiency. Experience in the defence sector is highly valued. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a chance to contribute to exciting projects in military and maritime domains.

Qualifications

• Degree educated within an engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in CAD tools or naval architecture modelling software.
• Experience with concept development and feasibility studies.
• SC clearance or eligibility for clearance preferred.
• Experience within the defence sector is valuable.
• Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support concept and feasibility studies.
• Develop parametric CAD models & technical specifications.
• Perform structural, stability, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

CAD tool proficiency

Concept development experience

Experience in defence sector

Structural analysis

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Naval architecture modelling software

Job description

Senior Safety Critical Consultant at iO Associates

Job Title: Naval Architect
Salary: DOE
Location: Bristol / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent

iO are proudly partnered with a growing consulting firm specialising in military, nuclear and maritime excellence. Currently looking to onboard a Jr‑Mid Level Naval Architect to meet growing demands due to project pipeline. The successful engineers will be an integral part of the business growth and success over the coming years. Using their skills and expertise on a variety of projects including:

• Defence programmes such as the Future Air Dominance Systems (FADS), Future submarine docking facilities and Multi‑Role Support Ship parametric design studies.
• Nuclear maritime feasibility studies and concept development.
• Commercial vessel replacement programmes including concept of operations and technical specifications.
• Submersible and surface asset design.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge naval architecture challenges, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and supporting concept and feasibility studies.
• Develop parametric CAD models & technical specifications.
• Structural, stability and performance analysis.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, shipbuilding & offshore operations.

What do you need to bring to the table?

• Degree educated within an engineering discipline.
• CAD tool proficiency or naval architecture modelling specific software.
• Experience with concept development & feasibility studies.
• SC cleared or eligible for clearance. (Sole British preferred)
• Experience within the defence sector is highly valued.
• Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications desirable.

These guys are a UK‑based safety management, operational support and management consultancy with 40 years of experience working within the nuclear industry, both civil power generation and maritime domains. Delivering advisory and support services to valued customers, seeking to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems within the industry. A bespoke consultancy with ambitious growth plans, giving you the opportunity to work across a range of deliverables that will utilise and grow your skillset.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Engineering

Industries

• Nuclear Electric Power Generation

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