Primary Purpose of Position:
Specialising in the design, construction, and maintenance of ships, boats, and marine structures. The naval architect will have strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and Development: Create and develop innovative offshore and marine designs, focusing on performance, stability, and safety. Against appropriate marine and offshore codes.
- Technical Analysis: Conduct structural and hydrodynamic analyses using simulation software and other technical tools.
- Project Management: Oversee various stages of design development, coordinating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure timelines and budgets are met.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all designs and construction methods meet regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed technical reports, blueprints, and documentation as needed for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, drafters, and fabrication teams to bring designs to life and troubleshoot any project challenges.
Skills & Abilities:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of naval architecture principles, structural engineering, and hydrodynamics.
- Software Expertise: Proficiency in CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS. Etc), FEA simulation software (ANSYS, FES2000, STAAD etc), understanding and skill with marine simulation software is also preferable (eg ORCAFlex)
- Problem-Solving: Ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective, innovative solutions.
- Project Management: Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects, or tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision in design, analysis, and documentation.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective collaboration and reporting.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Adaptability: Flexible in handling evolving project requirements and new technological challenges.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to assess and refine processes for efficiency and performance improvement.
- Leadership: Capable of mentoring junior staff and leading teams in project tasks. A large part of the role will be developing a structure with the Engineering Manager in which design work will be conducted.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Proven experience in ship or marine structure design and project management. Preferably 5+ years in industry
- Certifications: Professional certification or license in naval architecture (preferred but not mandatory). This can be worked toward and supported within the company.
Mon-Fri - Hybrid/Remote options available
Salary dependent on experience - call for further details.