Naval Architect & Marine Project Lead

Marine Resources; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources in Southampton is seeking a Project Design Engineer / Naval Architect to lead the design and delivery of marine craft from concept to production. You will develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models using Rhino 3D and SolidWorks, and coordinate with clients, suppliers and production teams to translate ideas into practical solutions.

The role requires a degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects to

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Small Craft Design, or related engineering field.
• Strong proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools (Rhino 3D, SolidWorks).
• Experience managing complex engineering or marine projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and technical designs using Rhino 3D and SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with external design partners, clients, and production teams to translate concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Attend client meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from design through to completion, ensuring adherence to specifications, budgets and schedules.
• Develop tooling models for CNC manufacturing and oversee external tooling suppliers.
• Produce accurate engineering drawings to support workshop and production activities.
• Support project visualization through rendering and presentation software.
• Provide technical support during testing, commissioning and handover stages.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical drawing

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

Naval Architecture degree

Tools

Rhino 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

Marine Resources in Southampton is seeking a Project Design Engineer / Naval Architect to lead the design and delivery of marine craft from concept to production. You will develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models using Rhino 3D and SolidWorks, and coordinate with clients, suppliers and production teams to translate ideas into practical solutions.

The role requires a degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects to