Junior Naval Architect - Bristol

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consulting firm in Bristol is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Naval Architect to contribute to projects in military and maritime sectors. The successful candidate will work on feasibility studies, develop CAD models, and collaborate with various teams. Strong CAD proficiency and a degree in engineering are essential. Experience within the defence industry will be a plus. This permanent role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting concept and feasibility studies.
• Developing parametric CAD models and technical specifications.
• Conducting structural, stability, and performance analyses.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD tools

Experience in concept development

Experience in feasibility studies

Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Naval architecture modelling software

Job description

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

iO is proudly partnered with a growing consulting firm specialising in military, nuclear, and maritime excellence.

We are currently looking to onboard a Junior to Mid-Level Naval Architect to meet the increasing project demands.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the company's growth, working on projects such as:

• Defence programmes including 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.
• Design of submersible and surface assets.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting concept and feasibility studies.
• Developing parametric CAD models and technical specifications.
• Conducting structural, stability, and performance analyses.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, shipbuilding, and offshore operations.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Candidate requirements:

• A degree in an engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with CAD tools or naval architecture modelling software.
• Experience in concept development and feasibility studies.
• SC clearance or eligibility for clearance (British nationals preferred).
• Experience in the defence sector is highly valued.
• Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications is desirable.

Our client is a UK-based safety management, operational support, and consultancy firm with 40 years of experience in civil power generation and maritime nuclear industries.

They provide advisory and support services to valued customers, aiming to deliver innovative solutions to complex industry problems.

This is a bespoke consultancy with ambitious growth plans, offering you the chance to work on a variety of projects to develop and utilise your skills.