Naval Architect - Bristol

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in military and maritime projects is seeking a Naval Architect to join its Bristol team in a hybrid role. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge naval architecture challenges, leading studies and developing CAD models for various defence and commercial vessel projects. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, proficiency in CAD tools, and experience in concept development. A focus on collaboration and client engagement is essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated within an engineering discipline.
• Proficient in CAD tools or specific naval architecture software.
• Experience with feasibility studies and concept development.
• SC clearance or eligible for clearance.
• Experience in the defence sector is valued.
• Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting concept and feasibility studies.
• Develop parametric CAD models and technical specifications.
• Conduct structural, stability and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

CAD tool proficiency

Experience with concept development

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Technical specifications understanding

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Naval architecture modelling software

Job description

Job Title: Naval Architect Salary: DOE Location: Bristol / Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent

iO are proudly partnered with a growing consulting firm specialising in military, nuclear and maritime excellence.

Currently looking to onboard a Naval Architect to meet growing demands due to project pipeline.

The successful engineers will be an integral part of the business growth and success over the coming years. Using their skills and expertise on a variety of projects including:

• Defence programmes such as the Future Air Dominance Systems (FADS), Future submarine docking facilities and Multi-Role Support Ship parametric design studies.
• Nuclear maritime feasibility studies and concept development.
• Commercial vessel replacement programmes including concept of operations and technical specifications.
• Submersible and surface asset design.

You will be working on the leading edge of technology, getting your teeth. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge naval architecture challenges, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and supporting concept and feasibility studies.
• Develop parametric CAD models & technical specifications.
• Structural, stability and performance analysis.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, shipbuilding & offshore operations.
• Client & stakeholder engagement.

What do you need to bring to the table?

• Degree educated within an engineering discipline.
• CAD tool proficiency or naval architecture modelling specific software.
• Experience with concept development & feasibility studies.
• SC cleared or eligible for clearance. (Sole British preferred)
• Experience within the defence sector is highly valued.
• Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications desirable.

These guys are a UK-based safety management, operational support and management consultancy with 40 years of experience working within the nuclear industry, both civil power generation and maritime domains. Delivering advisory and support services to valued customers, seeking to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems within the industry. A bespoke consultancy with ambitious growth plans, giving you the opportunity to work across a range of deliverables that will utilise and grow your skillset.