Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Naval Architect

Plymouth, England , United Kingdom

Public/Government jobs >> RAF/Military

Negotiable

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Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Plymouth - Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site

Role Type: Contract - 12 Months

Rate: £45.00 - £57.78 per hour - Outside IR35

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

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

Undertake naval architecture analyses, including mooring, stability, towing and structural assessments, for vessels and floating infrastructure.
Support design, modification and development projects that enhance dockyard operational capabilities and infrastructure and help improve safety and reliability.
Conduct on-site surveys and inspection of vessels, docks, basins and associated marine assets.
Apply knowledge of marine classification and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in dockyard operations.
Prepare and deliver clear technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.
Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical and project engineers.
Be adaptable, as project requirements evolve, balancing time, cost and quality constraints and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project.

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

Essential:

Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Typically 2+ years of relevant experience in a relevant marine or naval engineering environment.
Understanding of ship stability, structural behaviour and marine systems.
Awareness of dockyard operations, vessel servicing and floating infrastructure.
Experience with classification rules and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Lloyd's Register)
Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, reports and engineering calculations.
Familiarity with CAD software and basic structural or hydrostatic analysis tools.
Good written and verbal communication skills, listens effectively, works collaboratively and clarifies information as needed.
Ability to obtain SC Clearance. If you already hold clearance this is a plus.Desirable:

Exposure to new ship design, structural or outfitting development.
Experience with marine surveys or working in dry dock environments.
Proficiency with tools such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Orca3D, GHS or similar.
Awareness of stress and structural integrity assessments.
Experience working alongside or coordinating with operations teams.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a 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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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-181770
Position Type: Contract
Applicants: 0
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