Principal Naval Architect

Gold Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group Ltd is seeking a Principal Naval Architect for a leading role in Bristol. The successful candidate will engage in the design and support of naval platforms throughout their lifecycle. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to major defence projects, and further your career in a rewarding environment.

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 – UK Eyes Only.
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support.
• Previous experience working on defence projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced numeracy

Analytical skills

Hydrostatics knowledge

Hydrodynamics knowledge

Seamanship knowledge

Infrastructure knowledge

Whole boat design knowledge

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

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Base pay range

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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