Naval Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Naval Architect to join their innovative team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge naval platforms throughout their product life cycle, from design to commissioning. You'll collaborate on significant marine engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in hydrostatics and hydrodynamics to support the UK's largest shipbuilding programs. With a focus on research and development, you will help shape the future of naval architecture. This position promises a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits and the chance to further your career in a vital industry.

Benefits

Overtime

Private Healthcare

14% Pension

25 Days Holiday

Free Shares

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect is essential.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to advanced marine engineering projects.
• Support sea trials and commissioning activities.
• Undertake research and development for capabilities.

Skills

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Seamanship

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

Job Description

Naval Architect

Location: Bristol – Minimum 1 day per week on site depending on team

Salary: £52,000 - £61,500

Industry: Defence, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture

As a Naval Architect you will have the chance to work on naval platforms at all stages of the product life cycle from early design to build support and commission.

The Naval Architecture Department comprises teams specialising in weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics, design and development.

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:

• Contributing to one of the most advanced marine engineering projects in the world
• Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK
• Supporting with sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioning activities for multiple vessel classes
• Undertaking research and development activities to develop world leading capabilities

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance – UK Eyes Only

Desirable:

• Degree in Naval Architecture
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
• Previous experience working on defence projects

Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!