Naval Architect

Job Title of Vacancy:

Naval Architect (Design & Development)

Salary / Benefits

Salary Range £35-48K depending on level of experience.

Objectives: -

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  Providing in-house naval architecture expertise to the project and team, particularly in the area of stability assessment and simulation.


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  Support and provide technical liaison with subcontractors in platform, mooring, anchor and umbilical (physical) design and simulation.


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  Simulating hydrodynamic/ structural interaction to specify loading for design. This may include coupled hydrodynamic structural analyses using industry standard software.


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  Technical input to the design for manufacture process.


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  Technical review of subcontractor’s documents.


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  Technical input to the design for operations and maintenance process.


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  Technical liaison with engineering consultants, contractors and manufacturers.


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  Preparation of requirements based on the relevant design codes, standards and legislation.


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  Preparation of technical and quality documentation including; specifications, design reports and design process descriptions.


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  Technical input and advice relating to the design and construction of structural systems and components.


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  Support planning and design for marine operations.


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  Identification of navigational marking of the deployed systems.

The ideal candidate will have:

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  Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline.


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  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar technical/ Naval Architecture role.


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  Excellent ability in design for stability including experience with relevant simulation methods and approaches.


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  Good ability in mooring analysis and design.


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  Excellent problem-solving skills and able to work with minimal supervision.


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  Good organisational skills and ability to work under challenging timescales.


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  Proficient in English, both spoken and written.


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  Eligibility to live and work in the UK.


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  Valid UK Driving Licence.