Principal Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a Principal Naval Architect. You will lead teams to address critical engineering challenges, developing hull forms and ensuring compliance with standards. This opportunity offers flexibility in work arrangements, promoting a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in the marine industry.
• Strong background in Naval Architecture principles and practical application in design.
• Experience in leading a team of Naval Architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop hull form and undertake weight analysis.
• Ensure that works are completed to an appropriate standard.
• Supervise and manage project teams and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Hull design

Stability calculation

Weight calculation

Performance prediction

Model testing

Seakeeping analysis

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD)

Maxsurf

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Fareham/Hybrid

Our client is currently tackling the most crucial engineering challenges fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions.

As a Principal Naval Architect, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop a suitable hull form, undertake lightship weight analysis for vessel structure, systems and outfit, determine the required propulsion system to meet the operational requirements using a combination of model test data and CFD methods.

Job requirements

• You will be competent in Naval Architecture tasks such as hull design, stability calculation, weight calculation, performance prediction, model testing, seakeeping analysis, tank plan development and arrangement drawings.
• Experience of one or more types of vessels is desirable which includes Crew Transfer Vessels, Service Operations Vessels, ferries, patrol boats, workboats etc. covering diverse hull form types ranging from slow & high-speed catamarans, deep-v planning monohulls, extreme semi-SWATHs, SWATHSs, SES, Pentamaran and many more.
• Ideally you will possess advanced level skills in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD), and other specialist software skills such as with Maxsurf would be an advantage to produce and review design information.
• You’ll be commercially aware, ensuring that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail.
• You will have experience in Project Management and in the supervision and management of project teams. Experience in guiding and supporting colleagues, including checking that work is in accordance with the appropriate standards.
• Experience with relevant codes of practice and Classification Society rules and practical experience in vessel construction is desirable.
• You will also have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate directly with our customers, stakeholders and project teams.

About You

• 5+ years relevant experience in the marine industry
• Bachler’s or master's level degree in Naval Architecture
• Leading a team of Naval Architects, you will have a strong background in Naval Architecture principles, with the experience to apply these principles in a practical and dynamic way within a design environment.

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because our client wants the best people for their roles, and they recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Our client is happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.