Senior Naval Architect

About the Role

As a Senior Naval Architect at TADEK, you’ll join our UK-based Naval Architecture team to lead high‑value engineering work across the offshore project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through detailed design, fabrication support, in‑operation integrity management and decommissioning. This role offers both technical leadership and the opportunity to contribute to TADEK’s growth as a senior resource, with scope for mentoring, innovation and client engagement.

• Lead and perform hydrodynamic modelling and analysis of vessels and floating bodies
• Design and analyse floating and fixed offshore structures including floating wind turbines and marine systems
• Provide expert guidance in technology selection, concept development and costing for offshore systems
• Drive innovation and ensure delivery of high‑value, practical client outcomes
• Mentor, guide and develop the next generation of Naval Architects
• Support business growth through client engagement and tender development (with the opportunity to share a stake in that growth)

• Master’s of Engineering/Science in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering
• 8+ years of professional experience in Naval Architecture or offshore engineering (experience in a consulting environment is desirable)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

• Competence in hydrodynamic, mooring and stability analysis and structural assessments
• Experience with Orca Flex, AQWA or similar analysis tools
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills
• Chartered status or working toward chartership preferred (RINA, IMechE or other professional bodies)

• Self‑starter with excellent judgement and initiative
• Skilled team player and mentor
• Cultural awareness and emotional intelligence to effectively communicate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders
• Location: Woking, Surrey (office base with hybrid/remote flexibility).
• Hours: Full‑time (40 hours/week). Additional hours may be required during project execution phases.
• Travel: International travel including offshore/off‑site locations may be required.
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

We look after our team, so from day one you can expect:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Flexible and agile working
• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• BUPA Health Insurance
• Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’
• Quarterly social gatherings and team building
• Investment in training and development
• Office & Offshore Working Experiences

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.