Naval Architect

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Naval Architect to join its dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative shipbuilding projects, from concept design to vessel acceptance. With a focus on developing design solutions and supporting graduate engineers, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of various engineering programs. The company promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while engaging in some of the most exciting engineering challenges in the field. Join us to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

10 days paid leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading scheme

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in the naval/marine industry is essential.
• Membership in a relevant institution and working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Support complex shipbuilding programs with design solutions.
• Work within design teams to ensure functionality throughout the design lifecycle.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Ship Design

Engineering Software

Stability Assessments

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND/HNC in Engineering

Tools

Paramarine

NAPA

Foran

Aveva

Ansys

2D & 3D CAD

Job description

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Location: Bristol, Plymouth, or Rosyth + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Naval Architect at our Bristol, Plymouth, or Rosyth sites and play your part in this mission.

Babcock is rapidly establishing itself as an international naval ship designer and builder. We have built on the success of the UK MOD Type-31 Frigate and secured export contracts for frigate variants (AH) with overseas customers. Our engineering team is actively involved in various shipbuilding programs worldwide, from small fast attack craft to aircraft carriers.

We are looking to expand our engineering and ship design teams significantly. If you are interested in advancing your career in an exciting new direction, consider Babcock for your next move.

As a Naval Architect, your role will include:

• Supporting complex shipbuilding programs by developing design solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of a platform.
• Contributing to the delivery of technical solutions, from concept design studies and bid submissions to vessel acceptance.
• Supporting the development of graduate and assistant engineers.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Working within design teams to ensure functionality throughout the design lifecycle.
• Developing design solutions and producing substantiation reports, including stability assessments and concept designs, under supervision.
• Supporting other projects within your discipline, with a focus on long-term career development.

This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements (2-3 days in the office and 2-3 days remote).

Essential Experience:

• Experience in the naval/marine industry.
• Familiarity with naval architecture software (e.g., Paramarine, NAPA, Foran, Aveva, Ansys) and design packages (ship stability, 2D & 3D CAD).

Qualifications:

• Degree or HND/HNC in an engineering discipline with marine or defence industry design experience.
• Membership in a relevant institution (e.g., RINA, IET, IMechE, IMarEst) and either Chartered status or working towards it.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Many roles are subject to national security and trade restrictions, which may be influenced by your nationality, citizenship, or residency. More details are available at UK Government Security Vetting.

What We Offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Employee share scheme.
• Shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• 10 days of paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces.
• Holiday Trading scheme.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering.
• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting engineering projects in the country.