SENIOR / PRINCIPAL NAVAL ARCHITECT

• Location: Fareham (Hybrid Working Available)
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 Base Salary + Benefits
  We are currently expanding our Naval Architecture capability and seeking experienced Senior and Principal Naval Architects (5+ years’ experience) to join a forward-thinking Marine team.
  This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a diverse project portfolio including Crew Transfer Vessels, Service Operations Vessels, ferries, patrol boats, workboats, and landing craft.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop hull forms and carry out vessel performance assessments.
• Conduct lightship weight analysis, propulsion system selection, and seakeeping assessments (model testing and analytical).
• Undertake intact and damage stability assessments, structural arrangement development, and 3D render support for tender submissions.
• Engage directly with clients to define technical requirements and lead the design process.
• Collaborate internally with sales, programme delivery, and engineering teams to ensure project quality and timely delivery.
• Support usability, safety, and compliance through lifecycle engineering, validation, and verification activities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is nominally based in Fareham, with hybrid working (3 days in office) encouraged. Travel to customer sites or meetings will occasionally be required. Flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered.