Company Description
Navantia UK is a leading provider of innovative naval solutions, specializing in the design, construction, and lifecycle support of naval ships. As part of the global Navantia Group, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies and world-class services across the maritime sector. Based in Bristol, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Naval Architect to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality naval architecture solutions for naval and complex commercial shipbuilding projects.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Lead Naval Architect to take a senior role in our engineering team at Navantia UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to lead naval architecture activities across the full lifecycle of naval projects, from initial design through to construction and in-service support. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all naval architectural aspects of the design meet both safety standards and operational requirements.
As the Lead Naval Architect, you will work closely with other engineering disciplines, including structural engineering, marine engineering, and systems engineering, to ensure that the design and construction align with project objectives. You will provide leadership and technical guidance to the naval architecture team, ensuring that designs are not only functional but also innovative and efficient.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the naval architecture team, providing technical direction and ensuring the functional and structural integrity of naval ships.
- Oversee the design and optimization of ship hull forms, weight estimating, stability, manoeuvring and seakeeping characteristics, ensuring they meet operational, safety, and performance standards.
- Collaborate closely with other engineering teams, including structural engineering, marine engineering, and systems engineering, to ensure integrated and robust designs.
- Manage the naval architecture design process, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Conduct and oversee key naval architecture analyses, including stability, weight control, resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and seakeeping.
- Oversee the development of design documentation, including technical reports, specifications, and drawings.
- Ensure the integration of industry standards, regulations, and classification society rules into design specifications.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level naval architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, providing technical advice and expertise to support project development and decision-making.
- Drive innovation in naval architecture design and engineering practices, contributing to the continued success of Navantia UK in the naval sector.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Chartered Engineer with a degree in Naval Architecture, or a related field (Masters or equivalent is desirable).
- Significant experience (10+ years) in naval architecture, with a strong background in naval or marine engineering projects.
- Proven expertise in ship design, hull form optimization, stability analysis, and performance assessment for complex naval systems.
- Familiarity with naval and maritime design codes, including classification society rules and regulations.
- Strong experience with naval architecture analysis software, ideally including CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), and other industry-standard tools.
- A deep understanding of weight control, resistance, propulsion, and seakeeping analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to guide and mentor a team of naval architects to achieve high levels of performance and innovation.
- A passion for engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and the advancement of naval architecture practices.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Competitive base salary
- 33 days holiday
- Life assurance
- Company pension
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
