Naval Architect

Certain Advantage; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Plymouth is seeking a Naval Architect. This pivotal role requires a Sole UK National with security clearance, focused on guiding projects in the defense and maritime sectors. Successful candidates will have expert knowledge in ship stability, complex systems, and regulatory compliance, along with strong communication skills. Join us to contribute to innovative engineering solutions that push boundaries.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sole UK National.
• Must qualify for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide projects through the entire engineering lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to manage progress.
• Develop detailed requirement specifications for engineering activities.
• Assess project risks and lead risk management.
• Compile and peer-review high-quality project reports.
• Resolve complex design and development problems.
• Optimize projects by introducing best practices.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
• Support governance and project review meetings.

Skills

Expert knowledge of ship stability

Understanding of complex ship systems

Experience in design and implementation

Knowledge of mooring and towing procedures

Experience in dockyard services

Familiarity with marine classification systems

Job description

Overview

Naval Architect

Location: Plymouth (Requires 2 days' on-site presence every week)

The Opportunity

Join an established, innovative engineering services firm with a twenty-five-year history and ambitious plans for future growth. This organization partners with many of the world's leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across multiple sectors, providing deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise.

We are seeking a Naval Architect to join a highly skilled team that values innovation, shared success, and continuous learning. If you are an individual driven to apply your expertise to complex Marine Engineering challenges and believe your work can make the impossible possible, we encourage you to apply.

This is a pivotal role, expanding the firm's core capabilities in the defense and maritime sectors.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a Sole UK National.
• Must qualify for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a technical expert, guiding projects through the entire engineering lifecycle, focusing on clear communication, technical excellence, and robust risk management
• Project & Technical Leadership: Work collaboratively with diverse engineering discipline leads to manage project progress, clearly reporting on risks and opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive and detailed requirement specifications for engineering activities.
• Proactively assess project risks and lead risk management in specialist roles.
• Compile and peer-review high-quality project and technical reports.
• Utilize both creative and logical thinking to resolve complex design and development problems.
• Introduce best practices and operational learnings from prior engagements to optimize current projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and liaise effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders.
• Maintain flexibility as project requirements evolve, ensuring all parties are promptly notified of changes.
• Support governance and project review meetings.

Required Domain Expertise

• Candidates must demonstrate specialized, hands-on knowledge in the following areas:
• Vessel Performance: Expert knowledge of ship stability and precise weight allocations.
• Systems & Structures: Deep understanding of complex ship systems and marine structures.
• Design Implementation: Experience designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety and reliability.
• Naval Operations: Knowledge of mooring and towing procedures.
• Maritime Environment: Experience in servicing and operations within a dockyard environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with the marine classification system.
• Validation: Ability to develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs