Senior Naval Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead technical projects involving hydrodynamic simulations and experiments for ships and submarines. This role involves breaking down complex tasks, mentoring team members, and engaging with customers to enhance project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, particularly in naval architecture or mechanical engineering, and have significant experience as a technical lead. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with a focus on naval architecture or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in leading technical projects and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of hydrodynamic simulations for ships and submarines.
• Mentor team members and participate in business development activities.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Marine Hydrodynamics

Project Delivery

Data Analysis

Programming (Matlab)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Education

BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations/experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation.
• Breakdown complex tasks and execute the planned schedule of work. Work with project managers to track progress, assign tasks, and supervise the technical delivery team.
• Participate in business development activities through engagement with customers and provision of technical delivery plans and resource requirements to the bidding team.
• Act as a peer or independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work, where suitable.
• Deliver technical presentations in external forums, such as conferences and customer meetings. Work with other parties to expand and improve the work that the client delivers.
• Mentor other team members to improve their knowledge of your areas of expertise.

Required Skills:

• Excellent understanding of engineering, equivalent to someone who has completed a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent understanding of marine hydrodynamics and sound engineering judgement.
• Significant previous experience of delivering projects as a technical lead.
• Knowledge of data analysis, including experience of programming (e.g. Matlab) is desirable.
• Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) is desirable.

What we offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community.

Interested? Apply here: Senior Naval Architect - Bristol, UK