Naval Architect

Stirling Dynamics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company is looking for an experienced Naval Architect to join their Bristol office. This role involves providing technical leadership on projects, supporting bids, and building key client relationships in the maritime sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience across the design lifecycle and a strong grasp of industry regulations.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Various employee benefits and social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in maritime industry.
• Recognized SME with knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Experience with ship design, performance assessment, and whole ship considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects to meet time, cost, and quality goals.
• Support technical bid formation ensuring customer needs are met.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.

Skills

Extensive experience as a Naval Architect

Knowledge of classification society rules

Experience in hydrostatics and stability

Marine structures knowledge

Proven project delivery success

Education

Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience

Job description

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Stirling Dynamics is seeking a Naval Architect to Support Major Programmes.

Due to a strong orderbook and continued growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking for an experienced Naval Architect to join the team.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and expertise to bids, projects, and programmes to ensure high-quality, on-time, and profitable technical solutions. They must demonstrate a strong understanding of the role of a Naval Architect throughout all stages of the design lifecycle.

Relevant industry experience is required, with good knowledge of methods and processes for analysis and certification.

This role will be primarily based in our Bristol office, with occasional travel to client sites. We support flexible working, allowing staff to work from home part of the week.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects to meet time, cost, and quality goals.
• Support and lead technical bid formation, ensuring robustness and customer needs are met.
• Provide SME support to project engineering activities.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Identify potential business opportunities.
• Support Business Management/Development with technical expertise for new business.

Skills

• Extensive experience as a Naval Architect across all design lifecycle stages.
• Recognized SME with knowledge of classification society rules, regulations, and standards.
• Proven success in delivering projects and programmes.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in maritime industry.
• Experience in areas such as hydrostatics, stability, marine structures, propulsion, hydrodynamics, and ship design.
• Experience with whole ship design, including performance assessment, construction, maintenance, and disposal.
• Ability to represent the company at industry events and produce thought leadership content.

Desired Personal Qualities

• Diplomatic and professional approach.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks.
• Confidence to challenge and propose solutions.
• Attention to detail and discipline.
• Organized and deadline-driven.
• Open to change and innovation.
• Supportive of junior engineers’ development.
• Stay current with technological advancements.

Salary: Grade 8 (£60,000+ depending on experience).

We offer various benefits and social events to our employees.

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