Principal Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to contribute to the design and development of naval platforms. This role covers all stages from design to commissioning, and requires a degree in Naval Architecture and relevant experience in ship design. The position offers excellent benefits including private healthcare, overtime, and a pension scheme, making it a notable opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Overtime

Private Healthcare

14% pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designing advanced submarines.
• Supporting sea trials and commissioning activities.
• Conducting research and development for capabilities.

Skills

Advanced numeracy

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Bristol – Hybrid

As a Principal Naval Architect you will have the chance to work on naval platforms at all stages of the product life cycle from early design to build support and commission.

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

What the role of the Principal Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Principal Naval Architect will include:

• Designing the world’s most advanced submarine
• Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK
• Supporting with sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioning activities for multiple vessel classes
• Undertaking research and development activities to develop world leading capabilities

What experience you need to be the successful Principal Naval Architect:

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance – UK Eyes Only
• Degree in Naval Architecture
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
• Previous experience working on defence projects

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

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!