Naval Architect

Atlas Elektronik; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime design company in the UK seeks a qualified professional in Naval Architecture / Small Craft Design. The ideal candidate will translate customer requirements into vessel specifications, manage performance analysis, and collaborate with teams on diverse projects. Strong communication, time management, and the ability to work independently are essential. The candidate may also support bidding activities and engage with clients during meetings and product tests.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Naval Architecture / Small Craft Design.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working on dynamic projects without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into vessel specifications.
• Manage weights & centres and general stability information.
• Support Sales Team during bidding activities.

Skills

Degree in Naval Architecture / Small Craft Design

Small Craft Design Standards

Vessel Powering and Performance Analysis

3D modelling (Rhino, Solid Edge)

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture / Small Craft Design

Tools

Maxsurf

Rhino

Solid Edge

Job description

Knowledge,

skills and personal qualities

Required

• Qualified to degree level in Naval Architecture / Small Craft Design.
• Small Craft Design Standards (IMO, MCA, ISO, DefStan, LR, DNV Classification Society Rules)
• Small Craft Systems Design
• Vessel Powering and Performance Analysis.
• Stability Analysis (Maxsurf)
• 3D modelling, (Rhino, Solid Edge) 2D Drafting Knowledge and Experience.
• Composite Design.
• Structural analysis, both theoretical and using FEA,
• Knowledge of commercial and/or military small craft.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective interaction and work across multi-disciplinary teams, of various knowledge and skills, both internally and externally.
• Able to build rapport and develop working relationships with a strong team focus.
• Ability to use own initiative when working independently and under pressure.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritiseand manage personal workloads in a structured plan, aligning with project milestones, and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Capable of working in dynamic projects without supervision.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas.

Beneficial

• Proven experience of composite vessel design work.
• Proven experience and responsibility for whole vessel designs.

Key accountabilities

Support to the Systems Design Team within the Surface Ship Systems Division:

• Translating customer requirements into vessel specifications and design particulars.
• Understanding and applying relevant Classification Society Rules, Industry Regulations, and Legal requirements.
• Review of preliminary designs arrangements.
• Hull resistance predictions and propulsion performance estimates.
• Managing weights & centres, and general stability information.
• Leading discrete design tasks in relation to current projects as directed by project Design Authority. This will be wide-ranging and cover everything from developing detailed information, to supporting design decisions, to preparing material for formal reviews.
• Supporting Product Managers with collating information for product specifications.
• Working with Design Authorities and Product Managers to develop and maintain product roadmaps.
• Supporting our Sales Team during bidding activities for future project opportunities, specifically preparing technical information, writingtechnical descriptions and reviewing bid documents prior to submission.
• Attending client and supplier meetings.
• Attending and supporting equipment tests and sea trials.

Behavioural requirements

• Must be a professional, flexible, reliable team player, who is pro-active with motivational drive and initiative to overcome problemsquickly and effectively.
• Ideally have an assertive and confident approach to duties and individuals with strong interpersonal and well developed communicationskills.
• Ability to work across multi-functional teams and business areas.
• Possess excellent organisationaland time management skills that will equip the team and business with an efficient service.
• The candidate will be required to develop knowledge of the processes and co-ordination of their appointed areas with the help in thefirst instance, but eventually will be expected to take full responsibility for their appointed tasks.