Principal Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval architecture seeks a Principal Naval Architect to work on advanced submarine design and support throughout all product life cycles. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in naval design and the qualifications required to excel in this critical role. This position offers numerous benefits including a competitive salary, private healthcare, generous pension plans, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Private healthcare

14% pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing advanced submarines for major UK shipbuilding programs.
• Supporting sea trials and commissioning activities.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

Location: Bristol – Hybrid

As a Principal Naval Architect, you will work on naval platforms throughout all stages of the product life cycle, from early 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.

Key responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits include overtime pay, private healthcare, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares, and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement. Interested candidates should apply promptly, as the position is expected to be filled quickly.