Principal Naval Architect - Commercial

A leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy are seeking an experienced Principal Naval Architect to join their dynamic team in this new permanent role based in Fareham which offers hybrid working.

Our client is tackling the most crucial engineering challenges, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. As a Principal Naval Architect, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop suitable hull forms, undertake lightship weight analysis for vessel structure, systems, and outfit, and determine the required propulsion system to meet operational requirements using a combination of model test data and CFD methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Competent in Naval Architecture tasks such as hull design, stability calculation, weight calculation, performance prediction, model testing, seakeeping analysis, tank plan development, and arrangement drawings.
• Experience with various vessel types, including Crew Transfer Vessels, Service Operations Vessels, ferries, patrol boats, workboats, etc., covering diverse hull form types ranging from slow & high-speed catamarans, deep-v planning monohulls, extreme semi-SWATHs, SWATHSs, SES, Pentamaran, and many more.
• Advanced skills in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD) and other specialist software skills such as Maxsurf to produce and review design information.
• Commercial awareness to ensure works are carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail.
• Experience in Project Management and in the supervision and management of project teams.
• Guiding and supporting colleagues, ensuring work is in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Familiarity with relevant codes of practice and Classification Society rules, and practical experience in vessel construction.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate directly with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.

About You:

• Experienced within the marine industry.
• Ideally a Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Naval Architecture.
• Strong background in Naval Architecture principles, with the experience to apply these principles in a practical and dynamic way within a design environment.
• Ability to lead a team of Naval Architects effectively.