Responsibilities:
* Plan and lead the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations/experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation
* Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with project managers to track progress, assign tasks and supervise the technical delivery team
* Participate in business development activities through engagement with customers and provision of technical delivery plans and resource requirements to the bidding team
* Act as a peer or independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work, where suitable
* Deliver technical presentations in external forums, such as conferences and customer meetings. Work with other parties to expand and improve the work that the client delivers
* Mentor other team members to improve their knowledge of your areas of expertise
Required Skills:
* You will need an excellent understanding of engineering, equivalent to someone who has completed a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering
* Excellent understanding of marine hydrodynamics and sound engineering judgement
* Significant previous experience of delivering projects as a technical lead
* Knowledge of data analysis, including experience of programming (e.g. Matlab) is desirable
* Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) is desirable
What we offer:
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Interested? Apply here: Senior Naval Architect - Bristol, UK