Principal Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Naval Architect in Kingston upon Hull, responsible for designing advanced submarines and contributing to major UK shipbuilding projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Naval Architecture and eligibility for UK SC Clearance. This opportunity offers attractive benefits and potential for career progression.

Benefits

Overtime

Private Healthcare

14% pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
• Eligibility for UK SC Clearance – UK Eyes Only.

Responsibilities

• Designing advanced submarines.
• Supporting sea trials and commissioning activities.
• Conducting R&D for leading capabilities.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

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Principal Naval Architect, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Bristol – Hybrid

As a Principal Naval Architect, you will work on naval platforms throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial design to build support and commissioning.

The Naval Architecture Department includes teams specializing in weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics, design, and development.

Role responsibilities include:

• Designing advanced submarines
• Applying expertise in hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure, or entire vessel design to support major UK shipbuilding projects
• Supporting sea trials, inclining experiments, and commissioning activities across multiple vessel classes
• Conducting R&D to develop leading capabilities

Qualifications and experience required:

• Proven experience as a Naval Architect
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status
• Eligibility for UK SC Clearance – UK Eyes Only
• Degree in Naval Architecture
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Previous experience with defence projects

Benefits include: Overtime, Private Healthcare, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares, and more!

This is an excellent opportunity for career progression as a Principal Naval Architect. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the position will be filled quickly.