Senior Naval Architect: Lead Offshore Hydrodynamics & Systems

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

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.