Principal Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Naval Architect in Swindon to take part in designing cutting-edge naval platforms. This role involves oversight of all product life-cycle stages, including design, build support, and commissioning. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Naval Architecture, with various benefits offered including private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

14% pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Overtime

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Seamanship

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

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Principal Naval Architect, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

Gold Group Ltd

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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!