Skip to main content

Naval Architect in PO1

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.\n\nNaval Architect\n Marine applications\n Portsmouth\n Contract – outside IR35\n\n Responsibilities will include:\n\nPerform hydrodynamics analyses and assessments on the behaviour and performance of both surface and subsurface vessels. This will include parameters on manoeuvring, resistance, and seakeeping. \nAnalyse and interpret test data to develop and validate hydrodynamic predictions. \nHull form design and optimisation.

This will include working towards automating the process of optimising various hull forms for hydrodynamic performance. \nCollaboration in hull structural design and drawings for regulatory body submission, including liaising with structural specialists and creating detailed drawings for manufacture. \nSurface and submerged stability assessments. \nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to ensure integration and compatibility of the various vessel’s systems. \nDevelop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports and supporting design review submissions.  Ensure accurate and up-to-date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility. \n Qualifications and Experience:\n• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering. \n• Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks.

\n• Expertise in Naval Architecture software. Knowledge on Paramarine is desirable but not essential. \n• Familiarity with CFD packages and hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles and surface vessels desirable.

\n• Good understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability, ideally with experience in submersibles. \n• Foundation knowledge on mechanics of materials, with preference on composites design and analysis. \n• An understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for structural design and marine systems.

Any experience designing for class approval of composite structures against Lloyd’s or DNV-GL is beneficial.  \n• Experience in construction, design consultancy and/or trials of military small boats advantageous but experience in this will be achievable within the role. \n• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to present design proposals. \n\nCandidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

Naval Architect in PO1

Hilsea, Portsmouth, UK
Full time

Published on 11/15/2025

Share this job now