Senior / Principal Naval Architect

Senior Naval Architects and Principal Naval Architects – Commercial

Our Naval Architecture Capability is currently expanding, and we have positions for Senior Naval Architects / Principal Naval Architects with 5+ years of experience to enhance our existing team. We are looking for innovative and inspiring individuals who have the passion and drive to join our forward-thinking Commercial Team. You will have the opportunity 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, workboats and landing craft amongst many others. 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, government/security, workboat and ferry sectors, around the world.

About BMT

We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical knowledge deliver meaningful, practical solutions. We are driven by a commitment to a safer, more efficient, effective and sustainable future. To find out more about BMT please go to www.bmt.org

We know that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to achieving our purpose as a business. Our goal is to build more diverse teams and to create an environment where employees are engaged, thriving, and feel a sense of belonging.

Why work for us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. Our Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) status guarantees our independence, empowering our employees to think without limits and create innovative solutions. Without external shareholders, we are free from outside influence, allowing us to make impartial, long-term decisions that support a sustainable future. This autonomy enables us to reinvest in our people and focus on work that aligns with our purpose.

In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)

• Enhanced Pension

• Flexible Working

• Wellbeing Fund – a yearly fund for you to spend on a hobby or interest.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Holiday Trading

• Retail Vouchers

• Professional Subscriptions

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About the role

The role will require you to lead multi-disciplinary teams 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.

You will also have the opportunity to take on responsibility for interfacing with our clients and potential clients on their technical design requirements through technically leading the work in one of our sectors. You will also interface internally with our sales team for future opportunities, programmes team on project delivery and our chief engineer to ensure the technical quality of our outputs. In addition to this, you will be able to develop yourself through extensive training opportunities both technical and soft skills as well as ensuring our designs are at the forefront of technology utilising our significant annual research and development budgets.

The role is nominally based at our Southampton office (the office location is planned to be moving to Whiteley in Quarter 2 2025) working 3 days in office however, we will consider applicants who wish a more flexible and hybrid working arrangement. While the role is nominally full time, we will also consider applicants who wish to work part time.

About you

You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in Naval Architecture with a minimum of five years relevant experience in the marine industry. Greater experience is required for the more senior roles.

Leading a team of Naval Architects, you will have a strong background in Naval Architecture principles, with the experience to apply these principles in a practical and dynamic way within a design environment. Experience with relevant codes of practice and Classification Society rules and practical experience in vessel construction is desirable.

You will be competent in fundamental Naval Architecture tasks such as hull design, stability calculation, weight calculation, performance prediction, model testing, seakeeping analysis, tank plan development and arrangement drawings.

Experience of one or more types of vessel that BMT designs is desirable which includes Crew Transfer Vessels, Service Operations Vessels, ferries, patrol boats, workboats etc. covering diverse hull form types ranging from slow & high-speed catamarans, deep-v planning monohulls, extreme semi-SWATHs, SWATHSs, SES, Pentamaran and many more.

Ideally you will possess advanced level skills in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD), and other specialist software skills such as with Maxsurf would be an advantage in order to produce and review design information.

You’ll be commercially aware, ensuring that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail. You will produce clear and well-presented drawings and plans to a suitable quality and standard. A high degree of initiative and self-drive is essential for this rewarding role, ensuring that agreed targets and deliverable deadlines can be met.

You will have experience in Project Management and in the supervision and management of project teams. Experience in guiding and supporting colleagues, including checking that work is in accordance with the appropriate standards.

You will also have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate directly with our customers, stakeholders and project teams.

Missing skills or experience? Let us be the judge! BMT are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

What's Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

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