Senior Naval Architect - Vessel Design

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Naval Architect, where you'll shape the future of ship design. This role involves creating specifications, leading design projects, and managing client relationships while working on diverse vessel types. With your expertise in marine systems and ship design, you'll contribute to innovative projects that have a global impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, extensive industry experience, and a proactive approach to teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant mark in the world of naval architecture.

Qualifications

• 5 years of marine industry experience in ship design.
• Hold a Bachelor's and preferably a Master's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead basic design projects for complete vessels.
• Cultivate client relationships and manage project teams.

Skills

Ship Design

Marine Systems

Hullform

Stability

AutoCAD

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Maxsurf

GHS

NavCAD

3D Shipbuilding Design Package

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job summary

• Possess 5 years' marine industry experience, including conceptual and basic design across various vessel types.

Key skills required for this role

Exhibit expertise in ship design, covering hullform, stability, structures, and marine systems

Important

Exhibit expertise in ship design, covering hullform, stability, structures, and marine systems

Department: Maritime

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Kingdom, England, Hampshire

Description

Be the energy behind change.

Our client has delivered independent design and engineering services in the marine, offshore renewables, oil & gas, defence, and offshore infrastructure markets. Our independence, expertise, and experience make us a natural choice for a wide range of design solutions across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We specialize in vessel and marine asset design and conversion, marine operations engineering, and energy transition engineering solutions.

Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity? We invite you to join as a Senior Naval Architect.

What you will be doing.

As our Senior Naval Architect , you'll be an integral part of our Marine Design Team . Your primary focus will be to shape the future of ship design, working on ship concept and basic design for various vessel types. But that's just the beginning; your role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities:

• Create specs, drawings, and calculations at various project stages.
• Lead basic design projects for complete vessels.
• Conduct detailed design for vessel alterations and upgrades.
• Cultivate client relationships, offer consultancy, and communicate directly with customers.
• Manage, oversee, or participate in project teams as needed.
• Responsively handle inquiries and manage existing client relationships.
• Support and participate in tendering efforts.
• Promote the business, develop new clients, and uphold high standards of professionalism.
• Manage project planning and invoicing.
• Identify training needs for professional development and support team engineers.
• Adhere to internal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Follow HSEQ management system requirements.
  

Specific Requirements-

• Willingness to travel to undertake marketing and client activities.
  

The role is ideally based in Hampshire ; but other UK locations (Exeter, Newcastle, London, Dundee) may be considered for the right candidate. The incumbent will have the right to work and reside in the United Kingdom .

What we are looking for.

We are looking for an outgoing and pragmatic candidate with a strength of character, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to prioritize work. A typical applicant will have a good degree, good interpersonal skills, and be a strong team player with a proactive approach. The candidate will be well organized, self-directed & insightful, and have excellent communication and report-writing skills. In addition, you:

Essential-

• Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• Possess 5 years' marine industry experience, including conceptual and basic design across various vessel types.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of Statutory and Class Rules and can apply the latest standards to analytical methods.
• Exhibit expertise in ship design, covering hullform, stability, structures, and marine systems.
• Are proficient in AutoCAD and computer literate.
  
• Hold a relevant Master's degree or equivalent.
• Full membership in a professional institution or Chartered Engineer status.
• Bring shipyard experience to the table.
• Knowledgeable about various vessel technologies like alternative fuels and emissions reduction.
• Experienced in technical oversight or team management.
• Familiar with Maxsurf, GHS, NavCAD, and 3D Shipbuilding Design Package.
• Possess existing relationships with ship owners, shipyards, and brokers.
  

What is in it for you?

Join our dynamic team of Architects and Engineers and work on international projects with global impact. We offer you the chance to realize your full potential, expand your career horizons, and make a lasting mark in the world of naval architecture.

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