Principal Naval Architect

Join to apply for the Principal Naval Architect role at Babcock International Group.Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Location: Devonport, Plymouth, Rosyth, Fife, BristolCompensation: Competitive + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF69804Closing date: 09/12/2025Lead the Future of Naval DesignAs a Principal Naval Architect, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a highly prestigious position within our complex shipbuilding programme, where you’ll lead the development of technical solutions across outfitting — from concept design studies and new build bid submissions to final vessel acceptance. Your work will shape the future of naval engineering, support national security, and open doors for your own career growth.ResponsibilitiesLead design teams throughout the design lifecycle to ensure coordination and functionality.Support and develop team members to enhance performance and career progression.Develop innovative design solutions and produce substantiation reports for tasks such as stability assessments and concept designs.Produce technical reports and maintain high standards of engineering outputs.Collaborate across projects within the wider engineering capability group for long-term career development.This role is full time and is a hybrid role with 2 days onsite and 3 days working from home.Essential ExperienceProven experience in the naval/marine industry.Proficiency in naval architecture design packages (e.g., Paramarine, Maxsurf, Aveva).Experience with naval platforms (surface ships and submarines advantageous).QualificationsDegree-qualified (HND/HNC with extensive relevant experience considered).Membership of a relevant institution (e.g., RINA, IET, IMechE, IMarEst).Chartered Engineer status.Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( ).What We OfferGenerous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. xpwpeyx We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.