We’re looking for a Naval Architect (Engineer) to join our client’s Naval Architecture team. The team are responsible for the structures, stability, equipment, and human factors across all the business’ floating assets. Working in collaboration with other Engineering colleagues, Production, Procurement, Maintenance, and Operations teams you will be supporting the existing fleet, new construction projects and developing new equipment in line with departmental priorities as well as to support obsolescence. Your commitment to helping our client produce and evaluate innovative, practical, and cost-effective engineering and design solutions will be key.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Naval Architect (Engineer), you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• To carry out design and development work and configuration change control of technical documentation to facilitate the through life product configuration of all assets and their associated equipment using business systems and processes.
• To ensure that the design of plant, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with EAM Processes and Standards.
• To work within one or more of the EAM delivery and project cells and to work with the Cell Leads and project managers to ensure work is completed to agreed timescales and that Cell processes are followed.
• To act as a designated engineering signatory in accordance with the EAM delegated authority.
• To assist in providing technical support to coastal staff and volunteers.
• To liaise with boatyards, contractors and suppliers in conjunction with procurement and technical surveyors.
• To plan and undertake technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and analysis of data at boatyards, contractor’s premises and on-board plant.
• To become involved in other ad hoc tasks and projects as required.

About You

You’ll be an output focused individual with a dynamic approach to your work, who is looking to develop your career in an exciting engineering environment. To be considered for this role you will need:

• A RINA accredited Naval Architecture (or equivalent) engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales and Northern Ireland qualification level 5 as defined by the UK government, or at level 3 or 4 with proven additional experience.
• Extensive experience working as a Naval Architect.
• A motivated individual with a positive attitude. A team player, able to collaborate and perform under pressure.
• A proven ability to develop novel strategies to overcome issues and to innovate to improve operational delivery.
• Good communication skills, both written and presentational.
• Good team working, organisation, communication and attention to detail.

Some benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan