Senior Naval Architect - Superyacht Stability

Multi NV; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIPP Plus pension

8% holiday allowance

40 vacation days per year

Travel allowance

Relocation support

30% ruling

Job summary

Multi NV in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Naval Architect/Marine Engineer to own the naval architecture scope for one or more superyacht projects. You will review stability, hydrostatics, weight management and regulatory deliverables while coordinating with an international, English-speaking project team at two Dutch shipyards in Kaag and Amsterdam.

The role requires leading the technical review of external calculations, ensuring alignment with classification rules and flag

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in shipbuilding or the superyacht industry.
• Extensive knowledge of stability, weight estimation, weight monitoring and hydrostatics.
• Practical experience with inclining tests and sea trials.
• Good knowledge of international maritime regulations, classification rules and flag requirements.
• Experience reviewing naval architecture calculations and challenging assumptions.
• Understanding yacht construction processes and shipyard constraints.
• Independent work with ownership of scope.
• Excellent English communication.
• Residence in the Netherlands or willingness to relocate.
• REG Yacht Code experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the naval architecture scope within your assigned superyacht project or projects.
• Review and challenge deliverables covering stability, weight management, hydrostatics, vessel performance and watertight integrity.
• Verify technical documentation related to structural fire protection, load line, tonnage and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that naval architecture deliverables comply with project requirements, classification rules and flag regulations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions that can be implemented during construction.
• Coordinate technical discussions with classification societies, flag administrations, suppliers and engineering partners.
• Resolve naval architecture issues during construction and provide technical support at the shipyard when required.
• Support inclining tests, sea trials, docking, launching and transport operations.
• Work closely with the Lead Engineer, Project Management, Production and other engineering disciplines to maintain technical alignment.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Stability

Hydrostatics

Weight estimation

Weight monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Job description

Multi NV in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Naval Architect/Marine Engineer to own the naval architecture scope for one or more superyacht projects. You will review stability, hydrostatics, weight management and regulatory deliverables while coordinating with an international, English-speaking project team at two Dutch shipyards in Kaag and Amsterdam.

The role requires leading the technical review of external calculations, ensuring alignment with classification rules and flag