Principal Architect

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to lead transformative maritime designs. This role involves overseeing a talented team, applying advanced Naval Architecture principles, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, you will engage in diverse projects, contributing to a safer marine environment. The position offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a significant impact in the industry. If you are passionate about maritime engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the marine industry with a focus on ship structural design.
• Strong background in Naval Architecture principles and practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Competent in hull design, stability calculation, and performance prediction.
• Experience with various vessel types and advanced CAD skills for design.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Project Management

2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD)

Stability Calculation

Hull Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture

Master's Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

Maxsurf

Job description

Job Description

Principal Naval Architect

Fareham/Hybrid/flexi locations

To £70,000 pa (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits

REED Secure has partnered with a global engineering company to drive transformative designs, technology, and solutions worldwide that contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• You will be a highly skilled and experienced technical leader with demonstrable experience working in the maritime domain, specifically in ship structural Production Engineering/Detailed Design within the UK and internationally.
• You will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the marine industry.
• Leading a team of Naval Architects, you will have a strong background in Naval Architecture principles and the ability to apply these principles practically.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be competent in fundamental Naval Architecture tasks such as hull design, stability calculation, weight calculation, performance prediction, model testing, seakeeping analysis, tank plan development, and arrangement drawings.
• Experience with various vessel types is desirable, including Crew Transfer Vessels, Service Operations Vessels, ferries, patrol boats, workboats, etc., covering diverse hull forms such as slow & high-speed catamarans, deep-v planning monohulls, semi-SWATHs, SWATHs, SES, Pentamaran, and others.
• Advanced skills in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD) and familiarity with specialist software like Maxsurf are advantageous for producing and reviewing design information.
• You should be commercially aware, ensuring work is carried out and completed to appropriate standards and levels of detail. You will produce clear, well-presented drawings and plans of a high quality. A high degree of initiative and self-drive is essential to meet targets and deadlines.
• You will have experience in Project Management, supervising and managing project teams, and guiding colleagues, including quality checks against standards.

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share, or full-time. Our client values the best talent and recognizes that suitable candidates may not always be available full-time.

Location: The client’s office is based in Fareham, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements considered. Travel to customer sites or meetings will be required.

Are you ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges? Join our client in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

If interested, please apply with your CV.