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Principal Naval Architect

Gold Group Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Principal Naval Architect is based in Bristol with hybrid working, requiring 2+ days per week on-site.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £52,000 to £61,500, along with overtime and benefits such as a 14% pension and 25 days holiday.
  • The role involves working on naval platforms throughout their product life cycle, including design, build support, and commissioning.
  • Candidates must have demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect and be either Chartered Engineers or working towards Chartered status.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for career progression, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply quickly due to the competitive nature of the position.

Principal Naval Architect

Bristol - Hybrid Working - 2+ days per week on site.

£52,000 - £61,500 + Overtime + Benefits: 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

Brief

As a Principal Naval Architect you will have the chance to work on naval platforms at all stages of the product life cycle from early design to build support and commission.

The Naval Architecture Department comprises teams specialising weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics, design and development.

What the role of the Principal Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Principal Naval Architect will include:

  • Designing the world's most advanced submarine!
  • Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK
  • Supporting with sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioning activities for multiple submarine classes
  • Undertaking research and development activities to develop world leading capabilities

What experience you need to be the successful Principal Naval Architect:

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status
  • Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance - UK Eyes Only

Desirable:

  • Degree in Naval Architecture
  • Experience in ship design analysis and build support
  • Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
  • Previous experience working on defence projects

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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