Principal Naval Architect

Do you have the enthusiasm and devotion to make a sustainable change in the Maritime Industry?

Our client is a leading nuclear innovation company looking to bring advanced technologies to the maritime sector. In partnership with leading international corporations, their mission is to deliver durable and scalable, nuclear energy for floating industrial production and deep-sea shipping.

We are seeking passionate individuals to transform and shape the future with game-changing net-zero technology. These will be forward-thinking, technical-minded, career-driven people looking for their next step as a Principal Naval Architect. If you have strong analytical skills and a creative approach to solving various engineering problems, this could be the role for you.

Role:
You will be responsible for developing the client's vessel concepts, obtaining Approval In Principle and ultimately, Class certification. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and experience designing commercial and/or defence vessels.

• Author work specifications for the procurement of technical services and manage contract execution.
• Support safety assessment as a subject matter expert in the area of marine vessel design.
• Liaise with stakeholders; system designers, classification societies, regulators and potential customers to manage evolving requirements.
• Support client's market development efforts.

Requirements:

Essential -

• Masters in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of direct experience working in ship and/or offshore infrastructure design is required.
• Ability to manage design projects against evolving design requirements.
• Supporting the tendering process and overseeing the execution of contracts against contractual requirements.
• Good understanding of hydrodynamics, marine structures and marine safety
• Good understanding of propulsion technologies and marine machinery.
• Proven leader with a track record of continuous improvement and project execution.

Desired - 

• Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Institution
• Able to manage designs against evolving requirements. This includes the configuration and management of variations to design models and drawings.
• Comfortable with Computer Aided Design (CAD), particularly, software related to stability calculations, structural analysis, wave loading and dynamic behaviour of offshore structures.
• Good understanding of risk management in design and design development methods.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to handle uncertainties.
• Thrives in a creative environment but possesses the pragmatism and awareness to maintain progress.
• Genuine intellectual curiosity.
• The right to work and Live in the UK.
• Able to commute to London.

To apply, please contact Jack Brading.

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