Principal Naval Architect

at  BMT Group

We are currently looking for innovative and inspiring individuals who have the passion and drive to join our forward-thinking Commercial Team centred in the Southampton/Whiteley area.
Our Naval Architecture Capability is currently expanding, and we have a position a Principal Naval Architect with +8 years of experience to enhance our existing team. We are looking for candidates that are keen to make a valuable contribution towards a wide variety of projects and enquiries, spanning the full breadth of our portfolio including; Crew Transfer Vessels, Service Operations Vessels, ferries, patrol boats and workboats. The work ranges from concept design, initial enquiry assessments and tender bids, to detailed project naval architecture through the Class, Production and Build phase of vessels that will operate in the offshore energy support, government/security and ferry sectors, around the world.
A typical project will require you to leads a team to develop a suitable hull form, undertake lightship weight analysis for vessel structure, systems and outfit, determine the required propulsion system to meet the operational requirements using a combination of model test data and CFD methods, work with other team members to develop 3d render images to support tender submissions, carry out seakeeping assessments through model testing and analytically, undertake intact and damage stability assessment, develop global structural arrangements and much more.
BMT’s Naval Architects enjoy an environment where we constantly challenge ourselves, our partners and our competitors. You will be self-motivated, innovative, flexible and able, both individually and as part of a team, to consistently deliver for our clients. You will be responsible for contributing to a range of varied and challenging projects that will deliver both success for our clients and develop your skills and experience.
The role is nominally based at our Southampton office working 3 days in office however, we will consider applicants who wish a more flexible and hybrid working arrangement. The office location will be moving to Whiteley in March 2025.