Naval Architect

Faststream Recruitment Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marine and offshore consultancy in the UK is looking for a skilled Naval Architect to join their team. In this role, you will perform structural and hydrodynamic analyses, support design evaluations, and prepare technical reports. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Naval Architecture and experience in marine engineering, with proficiency in simulation tools like ANSYS and Rhino. This position offers a great opportunity to work on innovative projects in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant industry experience in a marine / offshore engineering setting.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, mooring, hydrostatics or hydrodynamics.
• Curious, analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, hydrodynamic, mooring and stability analyses of vessels and offshore structures.
• Support design evaluations through FEM, CFD, or other simulation tools.
• Prepare clear, technical reports and present analysis findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mooring

Hydrodynamics

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

ANSYS

Rhino

OrcaFlex

MOSES

Job description

Job Description

The Company-

A dynamic marine and offshore consultancy is looking for a skilled and driven Naval Architect to join their growing team. In this role, you will support the design, development, and evaluation of marine and offshore structures through advanced engineering analysis and simulation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career looking to grow in a technically challenging and innovative environment, with exposure to cutting-edge projects in ship design, offshore energy, or marine engineering systems.

The Role-

• Perform structural, hydrodynamic, mooring and stability analyses of vessels and offshore structures
• Support design evaluations through FEM, CFD, or other simulation tools
• Interpret and apply industry standards, classification rules, and regulations
• Work closely with design, production, and project teams to ensure engineering accuracy and feasibility
• Prepare clear, technical reports and present analysis findings to stakeholders
• Contribute to R&D initiatives and continuous improvement of analysis methods

The Person-

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of relevant industry experience in a marine / offshore engineering setting
• Strong understanding of some of the following- structural analysis, mooring, hydrostatics or hydrodynamics
• Familiarity with tools such as ANSYS, Rhino, OrcaFlex, MOSES, or similar
• Proficient in engineering reporting and technical communication
• Curious, analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Eligible to work in United Kingdom

Desirable :

• Experience working with classification societies (e.g., DNV, ABS, Lloyd's)
• Coding / scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• Exposure to CFD or model testing
• Project / site experience in ship design, offshore renewables, or marine consultancy