Senior Naval Architect - Offshore Structures Hydrodynamics

Kent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Senior or Principal Naval Architect to strengthen our offshore engineering and consultancy team in the UK. You will design, analyze and assess floating and fixed offshore structures across offshore wind and oil & gas sectors, contributing through the full asset lifecycle.

You will engage with clients to understand requirements, deliver robust engineering solutions, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on technically challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience in offshore wind, oil & gas, marine consultancy or related sectors.
• Good understanding of offshore structures, vessel hydrodynamics and marine engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform naval architectural and marine engineering analyses for offshore energy and marine projects.
• Undertake design and assessment of floating and fixed offshore structures.
• Carry out hydrodynamic, stability, seakeeping, mooring, transportation and installation analyses.
• Develop engineering calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Apply relevant industry standards, recommended practices and classification society requirements.
• Support marine operations planning, transportation studies and installation engineering activities.
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams including structural, geotechnical, electrical and project engineering disciplines.
• Lead and/or deliver engineering studies and consultancy assignments safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.
• Support project planning, resource forecasting and technical risk management.
• Engage directly with clients to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support technical assurance for engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent English

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture

Tools

OrcaFlex

ANSYS AQWA

DNV SESAM/SIMA

Abaqus

Bladed

MATLAB

Python

Excel/VBA

Job description

Kent is seeking a Senior or Principal Naval Architect to strengthen our offshore engineering and consultancy team in the UK. You will design, analyze and assess floating and fixed offshore structures across offshore wind and oil & gas sectors, contributing through the full asset lifecycle.

You will engage with clients to understand requirements, deliver robust engineering solutions, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on technically challenging projects.