L4 Senior Naval Architect

Nuclearinst; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and wellbeing leave

Access to the beRewarded program for discounts

Online wellbeing support programs

Study leave and learning access

Job summary

Nuclearinst is seeking a Naval Architect (N3) or Senior Naval Architect (N4) for their Marine Industrial Design team across various locations including Auckland, Whangarei, and Nelson. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering naval architecture solutions, mentoring others, and ensuring quality in design.

Ideal applicants are experienced naval architects with strong skills in CAD, engineering analysis, and project planning. The company offers numerous employee benefits including career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design delivery ensuring quality, precision, and adherence to standards.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor emerging talent.
• Lead hands-on engineering and project leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Naval architecture design and analysis

CAD and 3D modelling proficiency

Marine engineering standards and compliance knowledge

Technical reporting and documentation

Project planning and time management

Stakeholder communication and client management

Problem solving and analytical thinking

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline

Professional engineering body registration or membership (e.g. RINA)

At least 3 years' naval architecture experience

Job description

Babcock subsidiary Marine Industrial Design is looking for a Naval Architect (N3) or Snr Naval Architect (N4) to join the team based in one of MID’s office locations in Auckland, Whangarei or Nelson.

About the role

Join a leading marine engineering consultancy delivering naval architecture solutions across diverse newbuilding, repair, and conversion projects. You will play a key role in the design process taking concepts forward into practical, compliant designs while working closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. This is a unique opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while contributing to high‑profile maritime outcomes.

You will be involved in taking ownership of design delivery, ensuring quality, precision, and adherence to standards, while building strong client relationships and mentoring emerging talent. With a balance of hands‑on engineering, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement, this role offers both technical depth and career progression within a respected, growth‑focused organisation.

About you

You are a Senior or Experienced Naval Architect with strong design and analytical expertise within the marine sector. You confidently translate complex concepts into practical engineering solutions and thrive under project deadlines. You bring proven engineering analysis, CAD skills and reporting capability, paired with excellent stakeholder communication. You enjoy leading and mentoring others while maintaining high quality standards. Commercially aware and customer focused, you take ownership of project outcomes and consistently deliver compliant, robust designs within budget and scope.

Key Required Skills

• Naval architecture design and analysis
• CAD and 3D modelling proficiency
• Marine engineering standards and compliance knowledge
• Technical reporting and documentation
• Project planning and time management
• Stakeholder communication and client management
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Team leadership and mentoring

Key Required Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline
• Professional engineering body registration or membership (e.g. RINA)
• At least 3 years' naval architecture experience

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self‑led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in‑country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

Locally in New Zealand, our wholly owned subsidiary business Marine Industrial Design (MID) is a well‑respected Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering consultancy. Our team of professional Naval Architects, Marine, Mechanical and Design Engineers provide a blend of innovation and ingenuity, backed up by proven engineering experience. We are trusted by our clients to provide professional, pragmatic, and proven solutions to help their businesses succeed.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the link/button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au and www.marinedesign.co.nz

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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