Lead Naval Architect

Job Description

Due to continued business growth our marine client in Glasgow is looking to add an experienced Lead Naval Architect to their renewables team, on a permanent basis.

As the Lead Naval Architect, you will be responsible for undertaking project assessment, client interaction, tendering support and detailed engineering work alongside product development and R&D activities in support of Renewable Department objectives.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Essential:

• Degree (2.1) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering or other related subject.
• Strong knowledge and experience in marine and offshore systems and analysis.
• Experience in one or more software packages: such as Orcaflex, ANSYS FEA etc.

Desirable:

• Experienced in Riser Analysis, Offshore Installation Analysis, and Structural Analysis.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Previous Project Management experience.
• Working towards or achieved CEng.
• Experience in one or more programming ; Python, Matlab etc.
• Offshore Certification & OGUK / ENG1 Medical.
• A good understanding of Orcaflex is advantageous but not necessarily essential, as are abilities to code in Python.
• Broad Rhino / Strand7 / Ansys / Solidworks experience.
• Ideally the successful candidate will hold sufficient experience in some combination of the following technical fields:

Aerodynamics (of wind turbines).

Aeroelastic modelling of turbines.

Turbine control systems.

Mooring analysis and design.

Quayside mooring.

Hydrodynamic analysis of vessels and structures.

Riser or dynamic cable analysis and design.

OR closely related fields coupled with high level understanding of Classification Society

or the overall regulatory environment as relevant to contribute immediately to the team activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for planning and delivery of engineering technical activities.
• Consult and negotiate with clients regarding work specifications, maintaining effective client interfaces.
• Quality assurance of work performed by self and colleagues, ensuring compliance and alignment to all company procedures, industrial standards, and specific client requirements.
• Support team members with technical and commercial requirements.
• The candidate will become the go-to expert in field of expertise (e.g. mooring analysis, hydrodynamic analysis, vessel motions, riser design, etc).
• Provide expertise on technical issues to ensure maximum possible conversion ratio from quotes to orders.
• As required provide input / support to tendering and business development activities.
• Liaising with Clients daily and updating project status under supervision.
• Prepare quotes and costs for clients as applicable.
• Detailed engineering work, including but not limited to, mooring analysis, offshore installation analysis, hydrodynamic analysis, quayside mooring analysis, dynamic cable design.
• Attend project meetings, project progress report, liaising with clients and contractors as necessary.
• Ensure quality control standards are being maintained and implement quality control programmes where necessary.
• Occasional offshore visits may be required on an ad-hoc basis and so too may be international travel e.g. to attend client meetings/conferences etc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary and benefits package.