Naval Architect

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment represents a client in the design office seeking a Naval Architect to work on high-speed workboats, aquaculture vessels and specialist patrol craft. You will contribute to hull form design, stability, weight management and performance benchmarks, with progress from digital Rhino models to commissioned vessels at sea.

The role involves hydrostatics, weight monitoring, Rhino surface modelling and preparing documentation for classification and MCA approvals,

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture or Ship Science.
• Proficiency in Rhino; experience with specialised stability software is an advantage.
• Understanding of structural engineering for aluminium and steel vessels.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-engineers.
• 3–5 years of experience; open to junior and mid-level applicants with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop hull forms and perform hydrostatics and stability analysis.
• Conduct weight monitoring and centre of gravity assessments throughout the design phase.
• Utilise Rhino for surface modelling and initial design layouts.
• Prepare technical documentation for approval by Classification Societies and the MCA.
• Support sea trials and incline experiments to validate design performance.

Skills

Naval architecture

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or Ship Science

Tools

Rhino

Stability software

Job description

Join our clients' design office as a Naval Architect, where you will contribute to the development of high-speed workboats, aquaculture vessels, and specialist patrol craft. You will be involved in the fundamental design of the hull form, ensuring stability, weight management, and performance benchmarks are met. This position offers the opportunity to see your designs progress from a digital surface in Rhino to a commissioned vessel at sea.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop hull forms and perform hydrostatics and stability analysis.
• Conduct weight monitoring and centre of gravity assessments throughout the design phase.
• Utilise Rhino for surface modelling and initial design layouts.
• Prepare technical documentation for approval by Classification Societies and the MCA.
• Support sea trials and incline experiments to validate design performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Naval Architecture or Ship Science.
• Proficiency in Rhino; experience with specialised stability software is an advantage.
• A thorough understanding of structural engineering for aluminium and steel vessels.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-engineers.
• 3–5 years of experience; we are open to both junior and mid-level applicants who demonstrate a proactive mind set .

The role will offer a competitive salary alongside career development opportunities for the right individual