Senior Naval Architect

Millbank

Scotland

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Naval Architect with at least 5 years of experience in naval architecture and writing technical justifications for design modifications in high-hazard environments. The role requires supporting nuclear infrastructure projects. Candidates experienced in marine structures and the UK nuclear industry are preferred. This position offers a hybrid work model and the chance to work on critical defense projects.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Naval Architecture.
Experience working on marine structures and jetties.
Experience in producing robust technical justifications.

Responsibilities

Author and manage Nuclear Infrastructure Design documents.
Develop and present client design substantiations.
Review technical reports and safety case submissions.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Structures

Technical Justification

Risk Management

Engineering Design

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

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Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in naval architecture, specifically working on marine structures or jetties in a high-hazard environment?

Have you previously produced robust technical justifications for naval structural design modifications within the nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated high-risk industries?

Are you ready to bring your expertise in naval architecture to a high-profile, multi-disciplinary team shaping the future of nuclear infrastructure on the UK’s most critical defence sites?

The opportunity
The Naval Architect will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the Approval Authority; the primary purpose of the role is to directly support current operations and future programmes. Supporting nuclear facilities & the delivery of services across two nuclear, defence sites.

Hybrid Contract
This role has been deemed inside IR35

The role
The team consists of Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Building Services, Electrical and Piping Engineers who are responsible for the authorship, development, assessment, and maintenance of Engineering Design Substantiation for Nuclear Facilities, ensuring Design Intent, Critical Safety Factors and Safety and
Operational Requirements are met and are consistent with current good practice and legislative/regulatory requirements.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of the suite of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of design changes/concessions.
Presentation of client design substantiations, to client ‘Due Process’ nuclear safety committees.
Production and development of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) Schedule, operating procedures and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case through life
Producing/assessing Periodic Review of Safety reports
Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders
Production of Independent Technical Assessment (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR) Scopes of work
Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment.
Producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
Review technical reports and other safety case submissions from external contractors.
Check and review calculations and technical documents written by other members of staff.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Naval Architecture
Experience working on marine structures and jetties
Experience of producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant naval structural design to be authorised within a high hazard industry
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment
Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology

It's great if you also have the following

Ideal candidates would already have experience within a nuclear and defence environment or a similar high-risk environment
Familiarity with safety case development techniques e.g., HAZID/HAZOP studies.
Experience of working in the UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems and components.
Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice, and application of relevant nuclear-specific codes and standards.

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity where you will be responsible authoring and developing all nuclear infrastructure design projects and have the skills and experience our client is seeking then this could be the opportunity for you, so apply today orcontact Louis Wellings via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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