Senior Naval Architect

Matchtech; Pennington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Five weeks' holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Modern open-plan offices

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to join a marine equipment design and manufacturing client in the New Forest, Hampshire. The role focuses on design, development and commissioning of prestigious superyacht projects, combining advanced naval architecture with project leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Naval Architecture degree with substantial experience in the superyacht sector, and is proficient in AutoCAD and Rhino.

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture or Superyacht Design is required.
• Significant naval architecture experience, ideally in large yachts.
• Knowledge of maritime regulations and classification.
• Experience with fit-out detailing, interfaces and systems integration.
• Proficient in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software (AutoCAD, Rhino).
• Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• UK work authorisation for the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake parametric analyses, hull line development and powering studies.
• Perform stability calculations (intact and probabilistic).
• Prepare weight estimates and support weight control.
• Contribute to classification documentation and life-saving/fire protection requirements.
• Support inclining tests, surveys, site visits and commissioning.
• Develop general arrangement and interface drawings.
• Lead projects and coordinate with designers, clients and partners.
• Apply naval architecture expertise to fit-out detailing and systems integration.

Skills

Parametric analyses

Hull line development

Powering studies

Damage stability calculations

Weight estimation

Naval architecture expertise

2D drafting

3D modelling

AutoCAD

Rhino

Project leadership

Technical report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Naval Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Our client, an established marine equipment design and manufacturing business, is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to join its expert team in the New Forest, Hampshire. This permanent opportunity involves contributing to the design, development and commissioning of prestigious superyacht new builds and refit projects, combining advanced naval architecture, technical design and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking parametric analyses, hull line development and powering studies
• Performing intact and deterministic or probabilistic damage stability calculations, ideally using Maxsurf
• Preparing detailed weight estimations and supporting weight control assessments
• Contributing to classification and statutory documentation, including life-saving appliances and fire protection requirements
• Supporting inclining experiments, deadweight surveys, site visits and commissioning activities
• Developing general arrangement drawings and technical interface drawings
• Applying naval architecture expertise to superyacht fit-out detailing and systems integration
• Leading project activities independently while collaborating with designers, engineers, clients and external stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Naval Architecture or Superyacht Design
• Significant experience in naval architecture, ideally within the large yacht or superyacht sector
• Strong understanding of maritime regulatory frameworks, classification requirements and statutory compliance
• Knowledge of superyacht fit-out detailing, technical interfaces and systems integration
• Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software, ideally AutoCAD and Rhino
• Experience with stability calculations and naval architecture design processes
• Strong technical report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team while leading projects independently, with UK work authorisation

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on world-class superyacht projects within an expert team
• Supportive working environment with genuine career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Modern open-plan offices and opportunities for international travel