Principal Naval Architect

BAE Systems; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Southampton is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to apply specialist naval architectural knowledge. The role involves leading stability and integrity compliance for naval projects, requiring a degree in Naval Architecture and ideally chartered status. The candidate should be skilled in structural design and familiar with relevant engineering standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and annual incentives.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level, MEng in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science is essential.
• Chartered Engineer or can demonstrate a clear route to achieving this in a defined period.
• Familiarity of Engineering / Naval architecture software, preferably PARAMARINE.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist Naval Architectural knowledge to undertake engineering activities.
• Lead the management of stability and watertight integrity compliance.
• Conduct structural design and analysis for various materials including metals and composites.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Warship structural design

Engineering material selection

Naval architecture software (PARAMARINE)

CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor)

Education

MEng in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science

Job description

Principal Naval Architect

Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Up to £58,000 (depending on subject to skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing

The Principal Naval Architect is expected to apply specialist Naval Architectural knowledge in order to undertake engineering activities delegated by the Project Lead Engineer or Naval Architect in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. Depending on the specific project that is being supported, the individual will be expected to lead, manage, assure or carry out the Naval Architecture input to the assigned project such as:

• Assure drydockings of ships
• Conduct ship stability / hydromechanic analysis
• Conduct structural design and analysis for various materials including metals and composites
• Conduct design or material state surveys
• Conduct or manage complex engineering change
• Create or assure structural repair plans for metals or composites and support the periodical survey, repair and certification requirements of the Class including repair assurance activities and the collation / creation of evidence and submissions for Naval Authority or Classification Society Certification
• Ensure maintenance of Naval Architecture (including structures and outfit) design intent by understanding and promoting or enacting design compliance in their sphere of operations
• Take action and collate evidence to ensure Naval Authority Key Hazard Certification is not compromised. Including identifying, and challenging design change that may cause invalidation of any of the Naval Authority Key Hazard Certificates in the Naval Architecture domain (covering Structural Strength, Stability and WTI, EER, Structural Fire Protection, Material Fire Safety)
• Provide tasking and technical oversight to naval architects and engineers supporting the project including the coordination and prioritisation of tasking
• Lead the management of stability and watertight integrity compliance and associated margin management

Your skills and experiences

• Qualified to degree level, MEng in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science is essential
• Chartered Engineer or can demonstrate a clear route to achieving this in a defined period
• Engineering material selection and use, particularly according to British Standards / Euronorms / Classification Society standards and Defence Standards
• Warship structural design, including an understanding of periodical survey regimes (MoD / NAG and/or Classification Societies)
• Familiarity of Engineering / Naval architecture software, preferably PARAMARINE. Experience of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor is desirable

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Closing Date: 31st October.