Naval Architect - Bristol

IO; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in military and maritime solutions is seeking a Naval Architect to join their team in Bristol. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge naval architecture challenges, including defense programmes and nuclear maritime applications. Responsibilities include leading feasibility studies and developing CAD models. Ideal candidates hold a degree in engineering and have experience in the defense sector. SC clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support concept and feasibility studies.
• Develop parametric CAD models and technical specifications.
• Conduct structural, stability, and performance analysis.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

CAD tool proficiency

Concept development

Feasibility studies

Client engagement

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Naval architecture modelling software

Job description

Overview

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.

Projects

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.