Our client, a leading engineering consultancy with a strong focus on innovative solutions in Naval Architecture, Fluid Dynamics, and Advanced Materials, is looking for a Naval Architect/Senior Naval Architect with a strong structural background to join the Oceangoing Vessels Team based in Portsmouth. Our client is renowned for delivering cutting-edge services across various marine sectors, including high-performance vessels, leisure crafts, commercial shipping, and renewable energy projects, utilising state-of-the-art design tools and methodologies. This is an office role, based at their state-of-the-art facilities in Portsmouth.
Package for the Naval Architect/Senior Naval Architect role:
* £40,000-£70,000 DOE
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Electric Car Scheme
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme
* Regular Social events
Duties in the Naval Architect/Senior Naval Architect Role:
* Design the structural integration of wind-assisted propulsion systems on new and existing oceangoing vessels, ensuring safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance.
* Collaborate with shipyards, classification societies, and other stakeholders, providing technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess and validate structural designs in line with industry standards and engineering best practices.
* Ensure that all project deliverables meet commercial requirements including timelines, quality standards, and budget restraints.
Requirements for the Naval Architect/Senior Naval Architect role:
* In-depth knowledge of FEA analysis and recognised engineering procedures.
* Familiarity with classification society rules for ship design.
* Experience with advanced FEA software such as Siemens NX or Nastran is highly advantageous.
* Proven experience in designing ship structures in accordance with CSR rules.
* Previous experience in a shipyard or design office environment is preferred.
* Experience in the development and design of merchant vessels, especially bulk carriers and tankers, is desirable.
* Knowledge of ship cargo handling systems and their impact on structural design is a plus.
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