Senior Naval Architect

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to contribute to cutting-edge shipbuilding programs in the UK. This role involves designing advanced submarines, utilizing your expertise in hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, and supporting various submarine classes during trials and commissioning. With a blend of hybrid working arrangements, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact significant naval projects while collaborating with a team of skilled professionals. If you're passionate about maritime design and innovation, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified naval architect with a degree in Ship Science or Marine Technology.
• Experience in stability or manoeuvring assessments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing SSN AUKUS, the world's most advanced submarine.
• Supporting sea trials and other commissioning activities for submarines.
• Undertaking R&D to develop world-leading capabilities.

Skills

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Seamanship

Boat Design

Technical Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Ship Science

Degree in Marine Technology

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Senior Naval Architect, south east england, england

Location: south east england, england, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

Our clients are looking for knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK.

Key skills required for this role

Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK.

Important

Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK.

Description

Senior Naval Architect

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements (depending on location, one day a week on site, with expectation to travel to Barrow for work commitments).

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Designing SSN AUKUS, 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 sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioning activities for multiple submarine classes.
• Undertaking research and development activities to develop world leading capabilities.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Qualified naval architect with a degree in Ship Science, Marine Technology or similar.

Desirable:

• Experience of stability or manoeuvring assessments, design or build support.
• Good technical report writing and presentation skills.

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