Junior Naval Architect _ SC _ UK National

IO; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Naval Architect to support various projects in the defence and nuclear sectors. The role involves leading feasibility studies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates must have an engineering degree, be proficient in CAD tools, and ideally have experience in the defence sector. This position offers a hybrid work model based in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with CAD tools or naval architecture-specific modelling software.
• Experience in concept development and feasibility studies.
• SC clearance or eligibility for clearance (British preferred).
• 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 across engineering, shipbuilding, and offshore operations.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD tools

Experience in concept development

Experience in the defence sector

Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Naval architecture-specific 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 increasing project demands.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the company's growth, working on 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.
• 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.

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 across engineering, shipbuilding, and offshore operations.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements:

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

Our client is a UK-based consultancy with 40 years of experience in safety management, operational support, and management within the nuclear industry, including civil power generation and maritime domains.

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 opportunities to work on diverse projects that will enhance and expand your skillset.