Naval Architect

Our client, a leading engineering consultancy, is seeking a skilled Naval Architect / Senior Naval Architect to join their Oceangoing Vessels Team in Portsmouth. With a strong focus on innovative solutions in Naval Architecture, Fluid Dynamics, and Advanced Materials, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

• 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.

• 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 or 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.

This is an office role, based at the company's state-of-the-art facilities in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from high-performance vessels to renewable energy projects. If you are a skilled Naval Architect or Senior Naval Architect looking for a new challenge, please apply.