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Naval Architect - Composite Structures
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fratton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Naval Architect - Composite structures
Portsmouth
Full Time – Permanent
£45,000 - £55,000
Are you a forward-thinking Naval Architect – Composite structures with a passion for concept development, stability, and precision engineering?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence go hand in hand?
Join a pioneering marine engineering team dedicated to delivering next-generation vessel systems, pushing the limits of decarbonisation, and redefining what’s possible in high-performance marine design. Future-Focused Vessel Design
About the Role:
We’re seeking a Naval Architect to lead on vessel concept development, stability analysis, and optimisation strategies. This role blends technical leadership with project management, tool development, and close collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping advanced maritime projects from initial concept through to delivery, contributing to the development of novel design solutions for clean, efficient, and future-ready vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead vessel concept development and innovation-led naval architecture projects.
Take ownership of stability analysis and classification work using Paramarine (or similar).
Develop and maintain accurate weight estimations during concept and preliminary design phases.
Collaborate with CFD and hydrodynamics teams to define and support hull development pathways (without direct CFD responsibility).
Manage engineering projects across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Contribute to powering prediction models and performance estimations.
Design and implement custom toolsets in Python (or similar), supporting modern optimisation and analysis workflows.
Required Experience:
Strong experience with stability, classification compliance, and Paramarine (or comparable tools).
Proven track record in early-stage vessel design and weight estimation.
Experience working in cross-functional teams within a marine or ship design context.
Confidence in engineering project delivery and multi-stakeholder communication.
Familiarity with powering and performance prediction methods.
Ability to write, adapt, or understand bespoke engineering tools in Python (or equivalent).
Desirable Attributes:
High energy and enthusiasm for innovation in naval architecture.
Flexible and adaptable mindset suited to a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment.
Comfortable with ambiguity and creative problem solving.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Passion for contributing to sustainable marine technologies.
What’s In It for You:
Join a high-impact team working on real-world decarbonisation and vessel performance challenges.
Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary group driving innovation in design and execution.
Opportunities to work on advanced projects with direct influence on technical direction and delivery.
Supportive environment for professional growth, continuous learning, and creative input.
Benefits Package:
25 days holiday
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Electric car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Regular team social events
If you're excited to apply your naval architecture expertise to the next generation of marine engineering, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter detailing your experience and what motivates you to join our mission.
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