Senior Naval Architect

TADEK; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible and agile working

Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme

BUPA Health Insurance

Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’

Quarterly social gatherings and team building

Investment in training and development

Office & Offshore Working Experiences

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Woking, UK, is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead high-value engineering work in offshore projects. The role offers technical leadership, mentoring, and client engagement opportunities within a diverse environment. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in the field. The position supports flexible working arrangements and includes competitive salary and bonus structures, as well as additional benefits like health insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Naval Architecture or offshore engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Chartered status or working towards chartership preferred (RINA, IMechE or other professional bodies).

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform hydrodynamic modelling and analysis of vessels and floating bodies.
• Design and analyse floating and fixed offshore structures including floating wind turbines and marine systems.
• Provide expert guidance in technology selection and costing for offshore systems.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of Naval Architects.
• Support business growth through client engagement and tender development.

Skills

Hydrodynamic modelling

Mooring and stability analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

OrcaFlex

AQWA

Education

Master's of Engineering/Science in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering

Tools

OrcaFlex

AQWA

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Naval Architect at TADEK, you’ll join our UK-based Naval Architecture team to lead high‑value engineering work across the offshore project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through detailed design, fabrication support, in‑operation integrity management and decommissioning. This role offers both technical leadership and the opportunity to contribute to TADEK’s growth as a senior resource, with scope for mentoring, innovation and client engagement.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and perform hydrodynamic modelling and analysis of vessels and floating bodies
• Design and analyse floating and fixed offshore structures including floating wind turbines and marine systems
• Provide expert guidance in technology selection, concept development and costing for offshore systems
• Drive innovation and ensure delivery of high‑value, practical client outcomes
• Mentor, guide and develop the next generation of Naval Architects
• Support business growth through client engagement and tender development (with the opportunity to share a stake in that growth)

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s of Engineering/Science in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering
• 8+ years of professional experience in Naval Architecture or offshore engineering (experience in a consulting environment is desirable)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Skills

• Competence in hydrodynamic, mooring and stability analysis and structural assessments
• Experience with OrcaFlex, AQWA or similar analysis tools
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills
• Chartered status or working toward chartership preferred (RINA, IMechE or other professional bodies)

Attributes

• Self‑starter with excellent judgement and initiative
• Skilled team player and mentor
• Cultural awareness and emotional intelligence to effectively communicate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders
• Location: Woking, Surrey (office base with hybrid/remote flexibility).
• Hours: Full‑time (40 hours/week). Additional hours may be required during project execution phases.
• Travel: International travel including offshore/off‑site locations may be required.
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

We look after our team, so from day one you can expect:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Flexible and agile working
• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• BUPA Health Insurance
• Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’
• Quarterly social gatherings and team building
• Investment in training and development
• Office & Offshore Working Experiences

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.