Stability Engineer - Marine Consulting

Southampton, GB, SO15 2WY

Leatherhead, GB, KT22 7AJ

Chippenham, GB, SN15 1BN

Manchester, GB, M1 3LD

Contract Type:
Permanent

Level of experience:
Intermediate

Exceptional Stability Engineer required to join Foreship UK, a leader in ship design and naval architecture consulting, to support its continued growth strategy. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex and high-quality architectural stability analysis. You will support feasibility studies, newbuild and conversion designs, class submissions, regulatory compliance and onboard/yard activities for passenger vessels, ferries, yachts, other large special purpose vessels and naval ships.

Based out of our Southampton (HQ), Leatherhead, Chippenham or Manchester offices, Foreship UK operates a hybrid working model, though you will be required to travel or shipboard across the UK and internationally occasionally.

You will apply strong naval architectural foundations to ensure vessels meet the highest standards of safety, performance and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with multi‑disciplinary colleagues ensuring that stability considerations are integrated into vessel design and project decision making.

• Develop and update stability booklets, loading manuals, dead weight surveys, lightship checks and weight tracking.
• Perform intact and damage stability calculations in accordance with IMO (SOLAS, 2008 IS Code), class society rules (DNV, LR, ABS, BV) and flag requirements.
• Prepare class/flag submissions (incl. cross‑flooding, watertight integrity, escape routes, evacuation implications) and respond to comments.
• Provide stability input to design teams during feasibility, concept and basic design phases.
• Participate in dry‑dock and onboard surveys, performing measurements, inclining test support, and validation of as‑built conditions following Foreship’s site procedures, safety guidance and confidentiality rules.
• Produce clear technical reports, booklets, regulatory matrices, and decision support documentation for clients and authorities.
• Present stability assessments and advise shipyards/owners on compliance risks, margins, and operational limitations.

• BEng/MEng/MSc in Naval Architecture (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years professional experience in stability analysis for marine vessels (i.e., passenger, ferry, yacht, other large structured commercial or naval vessels).
• Strong proficiency in stability tools (e.g., NAPA Loading/NAPA Stability or similar).
• Familiarity with IMO codes (SOLAS, Load Line, IS Code), probabilistic damage stability, and class rule application.
• Ability to produce clear, client ready documentation and communicate results effectively.
• Prepared to travel for occasional surveys, trials, and yard support.
• You must be a British citizen or have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Foreship is a 100 strong international ship design and marine engineering consultancy, specialising in naval architecture, energy transition, sustainability, stability, performance optimisation and project engineering. The company leads newbuild and conversion projects, supporting a wide portfolio in the ferry, cruise, cargo, offshore and alternative fuels sectors.

Since opening in 2022, Foreship UK has rapidly expanded, completing over 200 projects and contributing to major innovation initiatives across the UK Maritime sector.

Acquired by RINA in 2025, Foreship continues to operate under its own brand, maintaining its expertise while complementing RINA’s Marine business unit. #FORESHIP

RINA is a 7,000 strong global engineering services and consulting firm, with a heritage in ship Classification, Certification and Survey. The company has since diversified, providing innovative engineering consulting services to the Marine, Defence, Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Transport & Infrastructure sectors. Operating out of 70 countries, RINA offers significant depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients, assuring complex structures are designed effectively, functionally safe and regulatory compliant.

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