Naval Architect

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in the UK is seeking a Naval Architect to contribute to submarine design and support. You will work on complex engineering projects that enhance the capability of the UK's submarine fleet, while enjoying hybrid working arrangements with 2 days onsite and 3 days from home. Candidates should possess relevant engineering experience and expertise in tools such as Paramarine, Ansys, and MATLAB.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefit

Be Kind Day for one paid leave per year

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in complex engineering projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions ensuring submarine safety.
• Conduct stability analyses for submarines.
• Produce calculations for safe docking and manoeuvring.
• Develop engineering toolsets and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering project experience

Proficiency in Paramarine

Proficiency in Ansys

Proficiency in MATLAB

Proficiency in Orcaflex

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Inventor

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, Ship Science

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Naval Architect

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66633

Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid: 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home

Shape the Future of Submarine Engineering

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Naval Architect at our site in Bristol or Plymouth.

The role

As a Naval Architect, you’ll be at the forefront of submarine design and support, applying your specialist expertise to sustain and enhance the capability of the UK’s current and next-generation submarine fleet. This is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on national security, working on some of the most complex and strategically important engineering challenges in the defence sector.

Day-to-day, you’ll apply specialist expertise in submarine naval architecture to deliver technical solutions that sustain and enhance the capability of the UK’s current and next generation submarine fleet.

Responsibilities

• Delivering technical solutions that ensure the safety and performance of submarine platforms
• Conducting stability analyses and supporting submarine stability experiments
• Producing calculations and guidance for safe docking and manoeuvring
• Developing tailored engineering toolsets and procedures
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders including MoD clients and suppliers

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience

• Experience working on complex engineering projects, gained through education or employment, within sectors such as shipbuilding, submarine design, aerospace systems, or other high-integrity structural environments
• Proficiency in tools such as Paramarine, Ansys, MATLAB, Orcaflex, AutoCAD/Inventor
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc, BEng, MSc, or MEng) in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, Ship Science, or a related STEM discipline

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

About Babcock

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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