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Principal Naval Architect

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Job Description - Principal Naval Architect

Principal Naval Architect

Location: Bristol - Hybrid

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Industry: Defence, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture

As a Principal Naval Architect you will have the chance to work on naval platforms at all stages of the product life cycle from early design to build support and commission.

The Naval Architecture Department comprises teams specialising weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics, design and development.

What the role of the Principal Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Principal Naval Architect will include:

  • Designing the world's most advanced submarine
  • Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK
  • Supporting with sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioning activities for multiple vessel classes
  • Undertaking research and development activities to develop world leading capabilities

What experience you need to be the successful Principal Naval Architect:

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status
  • Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance - UK Eyes Only

Desirable:

  • Degree in Naval Architecture
  • Experience in ship design analysis and build support
  • Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
  • Previous experience working on defence projects

Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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