Naval Architect: Subsea & Submersible Systems Lead

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Naval Architect in Glasgow to provide naval architecture and marine engineering expertise from concept to release for manufacture, and support mobilisations globally. The role ensures solutions align with governance processes, safety, cost, schedule, and compliance requirements.

You will deliver engineering solutions, coach teams, and liaise with sales, procurement, and production to ensure timely, on-budget outcomes. Travel locally and overseas is involved.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or relevant industry experience.
• Post-graduate or professional qualification; Chartered status desirable.
• Perform structural design and analysis.
• Expertise in trim and stability analyses.
• Hull form analyses with stability/hydrodynamics/seakeeping knowledge.
• Deck layouts / load-out plan expertise.
• Experience with PLM for engineering packages.
• Coordinate design inputs across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Produce concepts and solutions for subsea and surface vessel problems.
• Assess technical queries; contribute to new products and existing ranges.
• Prepare ship deck layouts for deployment of submarine rescue assets.
• Conduct structural analysis and seafastening design per standards.
• Survey vessel suitability as mothership for assets.
• Maintain weight, buoyancy, and trim documentation.
• Generate project reports to aid decision making.
• Support mobilisation of assets to vessels of opportunity.
• Interact with operators and customers; ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Structural analysis

Trim & stability

Deck layouts

Hull form analysis

Regulatory compliance

Concept development

Documentation review

Project coordination

Submersibles experience

Mobilisation experience

ISO 9001/45001 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Tools

PLM system

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Naval Architect in Glasgow to provide naval architecture and marine engineering expertise from concept to release for manufacture, and support mobilisations globally. The role ensures solutions align with governance processes, safety, cost, schedule, and compliance requirements.

You will deliver engineering solutions, coach teams, and liaise with sales, procurement, and production to ensure timely, on-budget outcomes. Travel locally and overseas is involved.