Naval Architect

Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Bristol

Day Rate: £DOE Inside IR35

Term: 6 Months

Security Clearance: SC to start

Key Skills: Naval Architecture, Ship Design, Submarine Design, Manoeuvring & Control, Dynamic Stability, Quasi-Static Stability, Numerical Simulation, MATLAB, Python, Surface Ships, Submarines, MOD

About Us:

We are seeking a Naval Architect with a strong technical background to join our specialist engineering team, providing Naval Architecture advice and guidance to customers within the defence sector.

This role focuses on the assessment of surface ships and submarines, covering a broad range of performance areas including:

• Manoeuvring and control
• Dynamic and quasi-static stability
• Seakeeping
• Resistance and propulsion

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Naval Architect?

• Work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and help shape the package of work, including identifying innovative solutions.
• Deliver agreed tasks in line with project plans, timescales, and quality expectations.
• Present technical work internally and externally, including customer meetings and conferences.
• Support business activities such as bidding and planning through task estimation and breakdowns.
• Ensure work is carried out safely, identifying hazards and escalating concerns to the Team Lead.
• Actively contribute to and encourage collaboration across the wider organisation.

What are we looking for in our next Naval Architect?

• Highly motivated, dynamic, and positive, with strong values around integrity, collaboration, and performance.
• Keen to develop and grow their technical skills and understanding.
• Experienced in data analysis, including programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Able to develop alternative strategies to overcome challenges and deliver added value to customers.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly.
• Well organised, detail-focused, and effective when working as part of a team.
• Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent.
• A level of experience and technical understanding appropriate to applying academic knowledge in a practical, professional environment.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Naval Architect, this is the opportunity for you!

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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