Naval Architect

Gold Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join a multi-disciplined team in Bristol. The role requires expertise in ship manoeuvring modeling and hydrodynamic principles as well as collaboration with various engineering teams. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within one of the fastest-growing departments in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve.
• Physical testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and evaluation of ship platforms manoeuvring performance.
• Undertake development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models.
• Support & conduct hydrodynamic sea trials including test form development.

Skills

Advanced numeracy and analytical skills

Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles

Experience in ship/submarine manoeuvring modeling

Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design experience

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Job description

Location: Bristol – Hybrid – Minimum 1 day per week on-site

Role Type: Permanent

Our client, an established marine engineering firm, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.

Within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. Positions are available from Senior to Principal level.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:

• Conducting analysis and evaluation of ship platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in‑service support
• Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data
• Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe vessel solutions
• Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post‑trial data analysis

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience
• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
• Physical testing experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!