ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE NAVAL ARCHITECT

• Proficient in industry-standard tools, including Paramarine, Ansys, MATLAB, MathCAD, Orcaflex, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD/Inventor, and MS Excel.
• Effective team player with the ability to take ownership and deliver in dynamic environments.
• Analytical and proactive problem-solver, focused on delivering practical engineering solutions.
• Experienced in submarine/surface ship stability experiments and dry-docking practices.
• Strong personal management, communication, and organisational skills to support technical delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE NAVAL ARCHITECT

• Degree (BSc, BEng, MSc, or MEng) in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, Ship Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with RINA or equivalent or working towards it.

ROLE ID: SF66633

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Naval Architect at our Babcock Technology Centre site.

THE ROLE

As a Naval Architect, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Play a key role in shaping the future of the UK submarine fleet. As part of a skilled Naval Architecture and Outfitting team, you’ll apply your technical expertise to complex engineering challenges across in-service and next-generation platforms—supporting national security through innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Day-to-day, you’ll apply specialist expertise in submarine naval architecture to deliver technical solutions that enhance platform capability, support fleet sustainability, and address complex design challenges across current and future submarine systems.

• Manage through-life growth impacts to maintain submarine safety and performance.
• Conduct stability analyses and experiments using empirical methods and industry-standard tools.
• Produce calculations and guidance for safe docking, undocking, and manoeuvring operations.
• Develop tailored engineering tools and procedures to meet complex client requirements.
• Support design activities from feasibility to detailed design for modifications and capability enhancements.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.