Naval Architect in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Posted by Elite Hire
£45,000 – £60,000 a year
Portsmouth · Permanent
About the role [Company] designs and supports [naval / commercial / offshore] vessels for UK and international clients. With a busy shipbuilding pipeline, we need a Naval Architect to make sure our vessels are stable, efficient and seaworthy.
What you will do
- Carry out stability, hydrostatic and weight calculations
- Produce hull form, structural and general arrangement designs
- Assess vessel performance, including resistance, powering and seakeeping
- Prepare technical reports and submissions to classification societies
- Support ship inspections, surveys, repairs and design changes
- Work with mechanical, electrical and production teams
What you need
- Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science or Marine Engineering
- 3+ years in naval architecture or marine design
- Experience with design software such as Maxsurf, NAPA, AVEVA Marine or Rhino
- Good knowledge of classification society rules (e.g. Lloyd's Register, DNV)
- Eligible for UK security clearance for defence work
Nice to have
- Structural FEA experience
- Naval or submarine programme experience
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