Naval Architect

Jobs.co.uk; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs.co.uk is seeking a Naval Architect for a permanent, hybrid role in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Naval Base. You will join a specialist team supporting the Royal Navy’s surface fleet worldwide, performing structural assessments with ANSYS and stability evaluations with Paramarine.

The role offers exposure to waterfront ship engineering, involves design of ship modifications, inclining experiments, and through-life maintenance support, with a strong emphasis on analytical problem solving in a

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Naval Architecture or Marine Technology/Ship Science.
• Experience with ANSYS Workbench for structural analysis is advantageous.
• Familiarity with PARAMARINE and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software and theoretical methods.
• Conduct stability analyses using PARAMARINE software.
• Participate in inclining experiments and post-experiment analysis.
• Design ship modifications and capability upgrades.
• Undertake technical analysis for drydocking of ships.
• Lend expertise to through-life maintenance and support of ships.
• Consult on naval base facilities requiring naval architecture knowledge.
• Participate in concept upgrade design, detailed design, build support, and in-service support.

Skills

Analytical ability

Naval architecture knowledge

Education

Naval Architecture degree

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

PARAMARINE

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

About The Role

A Naval Architect is sought for a permanent position in Portsmouth, offering a hybrid working pattern and a salary of up to £45,000 per annum plus benefits. Based at Portsmouth Naval Base, the successful candidate joins a specialist team delivering capability across projects supporting the Royal Navy's surface fleet worldwide. Core duties include structural assessments using ANSYS finite element software and theoretical approaches, alongside stability evaluations performed with Paramarine. The post provides direct exposure to waterfront ship engineering, contributing expertise that sustains operations globally. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability, proficiency with naval architecture tools, and a methodical approach to solving complex engineering problems within a defence setting.

About The Role

A Naval Architect is sought for a permanent position in Portsmouth, offering a hybrid working pattern and a salary of up to £45,000 per annum plus benefits. Based at Portsmouth Naval Base, the successful candidate joins a specialist team delivering capability across projects supporting the Royal Navy's surface fleet worldwide. Core duties include structural assessments using ANSYS finite element software and theoretical approaches, alongside stability evaluations performed with Paramarine. The post provides direct exposure to waterfront ship engineering, contributing expertise that sustains operations globally. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability, proficiency with naval architecture tools, and a methodical approach to solving complex engineering problems within a defence setting.

Naval Architect Portsmouth(Hybrid) Up to £45,000+Benefits

My client is shaping the future of warship support. They have exciting opportunities for Naval Architects at Portsmouth Naval Base, working within Naval Architecture team to deliver specialist capability across diverse projects supporting the Royal Navy's surface fleet worldwide.

This role offers a vital and challenging position at the heart of naval capability. You''ll work directly with the surface fleet, gaining real-world exposure to waterfront ship engineering while contributing essential expertise that supports operations across the globe.

Core Duties

• Conducting structural analyses using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software and theoretical methods
• Conducting stability analyses using Paramarine naval architecture software
• Taking part in inclining experiments of naval ships and completing the post-experiment analysis
• Design of ship modifications and capability upgrades
• Undertaking the technical analysis required for drydocking of ships
• Lending expertise to the through-life maintenance and support of ships
• Consulting on naval base facilities which require naval architecture knowledge
• Participating in a wide range of activities including concept upgrade design, detailed design, support to build, delivery and in service support to surface ship platforms and naval base facilities

Essential Skills

• Qualified to degree level, BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture /Marine Technology/ Ship Science is essential
• Experience of structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench is advantageous
• Familiarity of naval architectural software, preferably PARAMARINE is advantageous
• Experience of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor is advantageous

My client welcome applications from candidates straight out of University with the relevant Qualifications/Degree and also cansidates with 6-18 months commerciall experience.

The Naval Architects Team

Experience the impact of your work every day. The Naval Architecture team operates at the heart of our Naval Base, ensuring you see your achievements come to life on Royal Navy vessels. You will be making a real difference for our UK defence, by helping those who serve and protect us.