Naval Architecture Designer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Naval Architecture Designer to join its engineering team in Rotterdam, working on offshore and floating production projects. The role focuses on producing high-quality, fit-for-purpose naval architecture designs and deliverables, with potential to take on Lead Designer responsibilities for suitable candidates.

You will collaborate with naval architects, engineers, and lead designers to ensure engineering requirements are understood and incorporated,

Qualifications

• Qualification in Naval Architecture or marine-related discipline.
• Experience as Naval Designer or similar role.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of industry codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate naval architecture deliverables aligned with project requirements.
• Apply design software to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with naval architects, engineers, and lead designers.
• Ensure designs are functional, constructible, and manufacturable.
• Maintain drawing standards and documentation organization.
• Support vendor documentation reviews and provide technical comments.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Engineering drawings

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Naval Architecture qualification

Marine engineering background

Ship design training

Tools

CAD software

Engineering design software

Job description

Naval Architecture Designer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Offshore / Oil & Gas / Floating Production

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Naval Architecture Designer to join an engineering and design team in Rotterdam, working on a range of offshore and floating production projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, fit-for-purpose, and constructible Naval Architecture designs and deliverables. There is also potential to take on Lead Designer responsibilities for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and constructible Naval Architecture design and drawing deliverables in accordance with project requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge and design software to clearly communicate design intent.
• Work closely with Naval Architects, Engineers, and Lead Designers to ensure engineering requirements are fully understood and incorporated into the design.
• Deliver assigned design activities within agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
• Plan and prioritise workload to manage competing deadlines and maintain project progress.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Lead Designer and/or Discipline Manager.
• Organise drawings, documents, and design deliverables for clarity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Designers from other disciplines to resolve design interfaces and conflicts.
• Identify potential design issues early and escalation unresolved technical matters as appropriate.
• Ensure designs are functional, practical, constructible, and suitable for manufacture/fabrication.
• Carry out thorough self-checks to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Maintain consistency in drawing standards, symbology, and design practices.
• Support Engineers with the review of vendor documentation and provide technical comments.
• Ensure all design work complies with project specifications, work instructions, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Apply best practices to all design activities.
• Follow Management of Change (MOC) procedures when implementing design changes.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and competency within Naval Architecture design.

Lead Designer Responsibilities (for suitable candidates)

• Coordinate Naval Architecture design activities and deliverables.
• Plan and allocate design tasks within the discipline.
• Coordinate with Naval Architects, Engineers, and other Lead Designers.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and deadlines.
• Review design deliverables for quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Support the resolution of technical and design interfaces.
• Act as the key design point of contact for assigned Naval Architecture activities.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed to the required quality, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or technical training in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ship Design, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Naval Designer, Naval Architecture Designer, Marine Designer, or similar position.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and design deliverables within an engineering, shipbuilding, or offshore environment.
• Good understanding of Naval Architecture and marine design principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations, specifications, and technical requirements and translate them into practical design solutions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of design interfaces and constructability.
• Good knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience working with engineering/design software and drawing systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate design deliverables.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to project deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in FPSO, FSO, or floating production units.
• Offshore Oil & Gas project experience.
• Shipbuilding or shipyard environments.
• Marine and offshore engineering.
• Naval Architecture design.
• Detailed vessel design.
• Accommodation and marine equipment design.
• Deck equipment and lifesaving equipment.
• Structural and hull interfaces.
• Experience working on FEED, detailed engineering, or EPCI projects.
• Previous experience as a Lead Designer.