Naval Architect - Structures

Marine Resources; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist marine engineering company in the UK seeks a Naval Architect to design ship structures and collaborate with shipyards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Classification Society rules and proven experience in ship design. Join a dynamic team and contribute to sustainable marine innovation.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general ship design and structures.
• Comfortable liaising with Class and shipyards.
• Preferred previous work in a shipyard or marine design office.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ship structures and general vessel architecture.
• Collaborate with shipyards and partner design offices.
• Manage class drawing approval processes.

Skills

Understanding of Classification Society rules

Proven experience in ship design and vessel systems

Strong project management skills

Proficient in CAD tools

Tools

CAD tools

General engineering software

Job description

Overview

Naval Architect - Ship Structures – Portsmouth – £60,000 - £70,000 – Full Time - Permanent

Are you ready to work on groundbreaking marine projects that redefine what's possible in sustainable vessel design? My Client are a specialist marine engineering company driving the next wave of maritime innovation through cutting-edge vessel optimisation and decarbonisation solutions. With a focus on high-performance systems, hydrodynamics, foiling, and advanced ship structures, we're reshaping the marine landscape with each project we deliver. We're looking for talented Naval Architects to join our growing team. Whether you're early in your career or bring senior-level experience, this is a rare opportunity to work with some of the best minds in the industry—playing a key role in concept development, structural design, and system integration from initial brief through to build.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ship structures and general vessel architecture in line with international regulations and Class rules.
• Collaborate with shipyards and partner design offices to ensure seamless delivery and implementation of designs.
• Work across vessel system design, integration, and optimisation—always with structural integrity and performance in mind.
• Manage class drawing approval processes and produce statutory technical documentation (e.g. visibility and nav light plans).
• Track and deliver project outputs on time and to a high standard of engineering quality.
• (Senior level) Provide mentorship to junior engineers and lead on key technical decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of Classification Society rules and IMO regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in general ship design, structures, and vessel systems.
• Comfortable liaising with Class, shipyards, and external engineering teams.
• Previous work in a shipyard or marine design office preferred.
• Familiarity with producing and managing class-required documentation.

Desirable Attributes

• Eager to explore new tools, technologies, and design approaches.
• Passionate about contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable marine tech.
• Strong project management, organisation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in CAD tools and general engineering software.
• Understanding of hydrodynamics, vessel stability, and materials selection.
• (Senior level) Leadership and mentoring capability.

What's In It for You

• Be part of a hands-on engineering team where your ideas and contributions are visible and impactful.
• Shape the future of vessel performance and sustainability in real-world applications.
• Enjoy a varied and dynamic role that offers both technical depth and commercial exposure.
• A culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Electric car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social events throughout the year

If you're excited by the opportunity to push marine engineering forward, we want to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a short cover letter telling us why this role is the right next step for you.

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