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BMT Limited, a distinguished company in the defence sector, is looking for a contract-based Maritime Structural Engineer to enhance their structural design team. This exciting role centres on ship structural production engineering and detailed design, with an emphasis on optimising vessel structures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Chartered Engineer status or demonstrate the ability to achieve it in the near term
- Utilise experience in ship structural production engineering, focusing on detailed design and production methodology
- Work with various vessel hull forms, construction materials, and techniques to optimise design for buildability, weight reduction, and operational efficiency
- Ensure designs comply with relevant Classification/Code/Flag regulations and industry standards
- Contribute to the outfitting and mechanical arrangement of vessels, ensuring efficiency, safety, and ease of construction
- Apply knowledge in aluminium vessel construction, especially within the 15-70m length range, and understand shipyard construction methods
- Utilise proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software to generate and refine structural designs, ensuring high quality and accurate outputs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the full platform lifecycle from concept development to in-service support and eventual disposal
Job Requirements:
- Registered Chartered Engineer with an appropriate professional body or the ability to achieve Chartered status
- Proven experience in ship structural engineering, particularly in production engineering and detailed design for various vessel types
- Strong background in ship hull forms, construction materials, and design optimisation
- In-depth knowledge of aluminium vessel construction, especially in the 15-70m length range
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, CATIA)
- Thorough understanding of Classification/Code/Flag regulations relevant to maritime design and construction
- Solid understanding of the full maritime platform lifecycle from concept development to disposal
If you are an experienced Maritime Structural Engineer striving to contribute your expertise to the defence sector, we encourage you to apply now to join BMT Limited.
