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Naval Architect

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Naval Architect
Southampton
£45,000 – £55,000
Permanent | Full Time

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Naval Architect to join a growing based in Southampton.

 My client specialises in the design of commercial and specialist vessels, working closely with boatbuilders and operators across the UK and internationally. The business is known for delivering high‑quality, innovative vessel designs across a wide range of hull forms and vessel types, from early concept through to delivery and post‑build stability documentation.

 The Role

 You will work across multiple projects, taking responsibility for the technical delivery of naval architecture work packages. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of vessel types, clients, and classification societies, while working as part of a collaborative and technically strong team of naval architects and engineers.

 Key Responsibilities

Deliver naval architecture design activities from concept through to build and sea trials
Perform stability analysis, weight estimates, and performance predictions
Develop vessel arrangements, technical specifications, and structural designs
Support compliance activity including class, flag, and FMEA requirements
Work closely with production teams, clients, and classification societies
Support project management activities and contribute to successful project delivery
Attend vessel surveys, trials, and onboard testing when requiredExperience Required

Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional naval architecture experience
Strong understanding of stability, structures, scantlings, and compliance engineering
Experience working on commercial or specialist craft
Proficient in AutoCAD, with experience in Rhino or SolidWorks
Confident user of Maxsurf and Microsoft Office
Comfortable engaging with clients and supporting design development discussionsAdditional

 You will be expected to represent the business professionally when engaging with clients and partners, and to contribute ideas that support innovation and the development of new vessel designs and intellectual property.

 Benefits

 The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellbeing, training, as well as career development opportunities.

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 If you are interested in this role then send your CV over now and a member of our team will be in touch.

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