Expleo Group

Senior Naval Architect

Expleo Group

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Get involved in concept surface vessel design, complex engineering design & analysis tasks, creation of new & innovative tools & processes, and delivery of engineering consultancy services across global maritime programmes.
  • Apply & continue to develop a breadth of engineering skills in Naval Architecture and related disciplines.
  • Define & conduct engineering analyses, technical studies and research & development projects to deliver high quality solutions to customers and clients.
  • Investigate & solve complex technical problems in concept, basic and detailed design phases.
  • Develop & maintain written technical and administrative procedures, standards, processes, practices, guidelines, and standards.
  • Assist with the maintenance & improvement of quality standards of engineering, design, and production information.
  • Interface directly with customers and clients, representing teams to discuss engineering solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Technology, Marine Engineering), or equivalent experience in the naval and commercial ship design, construction, or maintenance domain.
  • Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).
  • Recognised as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer by the UK Engineering Council (or an ability to achieve within 12 months).
  • A readiness to grow & develop your technical & behavioural competence to operate at the cutting edge of your discipline.
  • The drive to work in a collaborative environment with a natural curiosity and continuous improvement approach.
  • An understanding of the role of a Naval Architect throughout all stages of the design lifecycle.
  • An understanding of classification society rules, regulations, and standards in the design, construction, and in-service lifecycle phases.
  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience (8 years for non-degree qualified).
  • Experience in at least one key technical area: hydrostatic, seakeeping & stability analysis; propulsion, resistance & powering; hydrodynamic & manoeuvring analysis; marine structure design & analysis; ship design including hull form, superstructure, arrangement & outfitting.
  • Experience of using Naval Architecture design & analysis software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MaxSurf, NAPA, Aveva, Paramarine, Orcaflex, Ansys Structural/Fluent, MatLab, MS Excel).
  • Experience of whole ship design including assessment of performance, design integration, construction, and through-life maintenance.
  • Experience of working in multi-company and multi-discipline engineering teams with effective communication skills.
  • Experience in a technical consulting environment, leading and/or supporting multiple engineering projects & customers.
  • Willingness/ability to work in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and with controlled goods, technology and/or services.
  • Naval projects may require sole UK nationality and eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.