Naval Architect — Concept to Sea Trials (Southampton)

Marine Resources; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Marine Resources is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join our Southampton team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will lead naval architecture work packages across multiple vessels, from concept through to build and sea trials, with exposure to diverse hull forms and classifications.

The role requires 3–5 years in naval architecture, strong stability/structures knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino/SolidWorks, and Maxsurf.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional naval architecture experience.
• Strong understanding of stability, structures, scantlings and compliance engineering.
• Experience working on commercial or specialist craft.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with experience in Rhino or SolidWorks.
• Confident user of Maxsurf and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver naval architecture design activities from concept through to build and sea trials.
• Perform stability analysis, weight estimates, and performance predictions.
• Develop vessel arrangements, technical specifications, and structural designs.
• Support compliance activity including class, flag, and FMEA requirements.
• Work closely with production teams, clients, and classification societies.
• Support project management activities and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Attend vessel surveys, trials, and onboard testing when required.

Skills

Naval architecture

Stability analysis

Project collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SolidWorks

Maxsurf

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marine Resources is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join our Southampton team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will lead naval architecture work packages across multiple vessels, from concept through to build and sea trials, with exposure to diverse hull forms and classifications.

The role requires 3–5 years in naval architecture, strong stability/structures knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino/SolidWorks, and Maxsurf.