Senior Naval Architect
12 days ago
Portsmouth
Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you. Senior Naval Architect Marine Defence applications Portsmouth Permanent Role Overview This role is a senior technical and leadership position within a rapidly growing marine defence organisation, responsible for developing the Nav Arc function across complex, cutting-edge naval systems. Based in Portsmouth, the role oversees mechanical design activities from initial requirements through build, commissioning, and trials, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance with standards, and delivery of high-quality integrated solutions. Responsibilities will include: • Perform hydrodynamics analyses and assessments on the behaviour and performance of both surface and subsurface vessels. This will include parameters on manoeuvring, resistance, and seakeeping., • Analyse and interpret test data to develop and validate hydrodynamic predictions., • Hull form design and optimisation. This will include working towards automating the process of optimising various hull forms for hydrodynamic performance., • Collaboration in hull structural design and drawings for regulatory body submission, including liaising with structural specialists and creating detailed drawings for manufacture., • Surface and submerged stability assessments., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to ensure integration and compatibility of the various vessel’s systems., • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports and supporting design review submissions. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility. Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering., • Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks., • Expertise in Naval Architecture software. Knowledge on Paramarine is desirable but not essential., • Familiarity with CFD packages and hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles and surface vessels desirable., • Good understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability, ideally with experience in submersibles., • Foundation knowledge on mechanics of materials, with preference on composites design and analysis., • An understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for structural design and marine systems. Any experience designing for class approval of composite structures against Lloyd’s or DNV-GL is beneficial., • Good understanding of marine systems and the ability to integrate such systems within a vessel design., • Experience in construction, design consultancy and/or trials of military small boats advantageous but experience in this will be achievable within the role., • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to present design proposals. Benefits • Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing., • Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing., • Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security., • Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed., • Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning., • Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice, • Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance., • Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.