Naval Architect

Advertised by Elite Hire

Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
31 October 2026
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Job description

About the role [Company] designs and supports [naval / commercial / offshore] vessels for UK and international clients. With a busy shipbuilding pipeline, we need a Naval Architect to make sure our vessels are stable, efficient and seaworthy.

What you will do

  • Carry out stability, hydrostatic and weight calculations
  • Produce hull form, structural and general arrangement designs
  • Assess vessel performance, including resistance, powering and seakeeping
  • Prepare technical reports and submissions to classification societies
  • Support ship inspections, surveys, repairs and design changes
  • Work with mechanical, electrical and production teams

What you need

  • Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science or Marine Engineering
  • 3+ years in naval architecture or marine design
  • Experience with design software such as Maxsurf, NAPA, AVEVA Marine or Rhino
  • Good knowledge of classification society rules (e.g. Lloyd's Register, DNV)
  • Eligible for UK security clearance for defence work

Nice to have

  • Structural FEA experience
  • Naval or submarine programme experience

Reference 225784147

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