Naval Architect

KBR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Naval Architect to support a large infrastructure programme based in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have experience in Naval Architecture and marine structures, with a focus on producing technical justifications for design within high hazard environments. The role offers a hybrid working model, balancing office time in Glasgow and client site responsibilities in Helensburgh. Security requirements include SC Clearance due to the project's sensitive nature.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Naval Architecture and marine structures.
• Experience producing technical justifications in high hazard industries.
• Ability to apply theoretical and practical engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Support a large infrastructure programme in marine structures.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Apply existing and emerging technology in a nuclear environment.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine structures

Technical justification

High hazard industry experience

Engineering processes

Job description

Naval Architect

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

We have an opportunity for a Naval Architect to support a large infrastructure programme based in the West of Scotland.

This is a key role working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting nuclear facilities and the delivery of services across Client sites.

What We Need

We need demonstrable experience in Naval Architecture, working on marine structures and jetties.

You will:

• Have experience of producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant naval structural design to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
• Be able to apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment.
• Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology.

Location

The role is Hybrid where some of the week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre and some at the Client site in Helensburgh.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.