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Senior Naval Architect

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Posted a month ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 1AB, England

Salary

£70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading engineering consultancy specializing in Naval Architecture, is seeking a Naval Architect/Senior Naval Architect with a strong structural background to join their Oceangoing Vessels Team in Portsmouth.
  • The role offers a salary range of £50,000-£70,000 depending on experience, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a company pension, and private medical insurance.
  • Key responsibilities include designing structural integration for wind-assisted propulsion systems and conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Candidates should possess in-depth knowledge of FEA analysis, familiarity with classification society rules, and proven experience in designing ship structures, ideally with a background in a shipyard or design office environment.
  • Previous experience in the development and design of merchant vessels, particularly bulk carriers and tankers, is desirable, with a minimum of several years of relevant experience expected.
Our client a leading engineering consultancy with a strong focus on innovate solutions in Naval Architecture, Fluid Dynamics, and Advanced Materials is looking for a Naval Architect/ Senior Naval Architect with a strong structural background to join the Oceangoing Vessels Team based in Portsmouth. Our client is renowned for delivering cutting-edge services across various marine sectors, including high-performance vessels, leisure crafts, commercial shipping, and renewable energy projects, utilising state-of-the-art design tools and methodologies. This is an office role, based at their state-of-the art facilities in Portsmouth.

Package for the Naval Architect / Senior Naval Architect role:

£50,000-£70,000 DOE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance, Electric Car Scheme, Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Regular Social events



Duties in the Naval Architect / Senior Naval Architect Role:

  • Design the structural integration of wind-assisted propulsion systems on new and existing oceangoing vessels, ensuring safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with shipyards, classification societies and other stakeholders, providing technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
  • Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess and validate structural designs in line with industry standards and engineering best practices
  • Ensure that all project deliverables meet commercial requirements including timelines, quality standards, and budget restraints.


Requirements for the Naval Architect / Senior Naval Architect role:

  • In-depth knowledge of FEA analysis and recognised engineering procedures
  • Familiarity with classification society rules for ship design
  • Experience with advanced FEA software such as Siemens NX or Nastran is highly advantageous
  • Proven experience in designing ship structures in accordance with CSR rules
  • Previous experience in a shipyard of design office environment is preferred
  • Experience in the development and design of merchant vessels, especially bulk carriers and tankers, is desirable
  • Knowledge of ship cargo handling systems and their impact on structural design is a plus.

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