Naval Architect: Dockyard & Marine Systems Specialist

Quest Global; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Naval Architect to support dockyard operations and ship/marine system design. You will work with the Naval Architecture team and customers to develop capabilities and deliver technical documentation for safe operation of vessels and marine assets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering, understanding of stability and marine systems, and familiarity with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Orca3D, Optimoor and GHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Understanding of ship stability, structural behaviour and marine systems.
• Awareness of dockyard operations, vessel servicing and floating infrastructure.
• Familiarity with classification rules and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Lloyd’s Register).
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, reports and engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with CAD software and structural/hydrostatic analysis tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Support naval architecture analyses including mooring, stability, towing and structural assessments.
• Assist design, modification and development projects for dockyard operations and safety.
• Carry out on-site surveys and inspections of vessels and marine assets.
• Ensure compliance with marine classification and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear technical reports, calculations and documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.
• Adapt to evolving project needs balancing time, cost and quality.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Stability Analysis

CAD

Technical Reporting

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Orca3D

Optimoor

GHS

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a Naval Architect to support dockyard operations and ship/marine system design. You will work with the Naval Architecture team and customers to develop capabilities and deliver technical documentation for safe operation of vessels and marine assets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering, understanding of stability and marine systems, and familiarity with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Orca3D, Optimoor and GHS.