Senior Yacht Naval Architect – Hybrid, Elite Projects

Forexx Group B.V.; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Training & development

Active employee association

Job summary

Forexx Group B.V. is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to lead the Naval Architecture scope for flagship yacht projects.

You will review and challenge external deliverables, ensure compliance with stability, weight control, and regulatory requirements, and act as the technical contact for Naval Architecture matters on assigned projects. You will coordinate with class societies, flag authorities, suppliers and partners, while supporting production, docking, launching, and on-site activities.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within yachtbuilding, on large yachts (45m+)
• Strong naval architecture background, including stability, weight estimation and weight monitoring, inclining tests and sea trials.
• Good understanding of international regulations, class rules and flag requirements. REG Yacht Code is an advantage.
• Experience reviewing and validating naval architecture calculations and the confidence to challenge technical assumptions when necessary.
• Good understanding of yacht production processes and shipyard constraints.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the Naval Architecture scope within your assigned project(s).
• Review, verify and challenge Naval Architecture deliverables covering stability, weight management, hydrostatics, vessel performance, watertight integrity, structural fire protection, loadline, tonnage and other related regulatory compliance.
• Ensure technical consistency, feasibility and compliance with project requirements, class rules and flag regulations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical and buildable engineering solutions.
• Coordinate technical discussions with classification societies, flag administrations, suppliers and internal/external engineering partners.
• Support production by resolving technical issues during construction and providing on-site technical support when required.
• Support docking, launching and transport operations.
• Work closely with the Lead Engineer to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery of the Naval Architecture scope.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Stability

Weight estimation

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Education

MSc or BSc in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Job description

Forexx Group B.V. is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to lead the Naval Architecture scope for flagship yacht projects.

You will review and challenge external deliverables, ensure compliance with stability, weight control, and regulatory requirements, and act as the technical contact for Naval Architecture matters on assigned projects. You will coordinate with class societies, flag authorities, suppliers and partners, while supporting production, docking, launching, and on-site activities.