Senior Naval Architect
17 hours ago
Fareham
Job Title: Senior / Principal Naval Architect Location: Fareham (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, or Job-share Are you a seasoned Naval Architect ready to lead cutting-edge vessel design projects across the commercial marine sector? We’re looking for innovative professionals with 5+ years’ experience to join a growing team working on a diverse portfolio of vessels including crew transfer vessels, patrol boats, ferries, workboats, and landing craft. What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Private medical cover (including family), • Enhanced pension scheme, • 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after 1 years’ service), • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Holiday trading options, • Annual wellbeing fund for hobbies and interests, • Retail discounts, • Professional subscriptions paid As a Senior or Principal Naval Architect, you’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of vessel design—from concept and tender bids to detailed design and build. You’ll be responsible for: • Hull form development and propulsion system selection, • Lightship weight analysis and stability assessments, • Seakeeping analysis (model testing and analytical), • Structural arrangement development, • Producing 3D renders and supporting tender submissions, • Client engagement and technical leadership across projects About You: • Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s), • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience (more for Principal level), • Strong grasp of naval architecture principles and practical application, • Familiarity with classification society rules and vessel construction, • Skilled in hull design, stability, weight calculations, performance prediction, and arrangement drawings, • Experience with a range of vessel types and hull forms (e.g. catamarans, monohulls, SWATHs, SES), • Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Maxsurf or similar tools, • Commercially aware with strong project management and leadership skills