Naval Architect
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform seafastening design and verification for vessel mobilisations and offshore operations, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, class requirements and project-specific criteria.
- Carry out the structural design and analysis of marine and offshore structures and equipment, applying FEA techniques and hand calculations in accordance with applicable standards.
- Provide on-site engineering support during vessel mobilisations and equipment installation, including attendance at fabrication facilities, shipyards and offshore locations as required.
- Support with preparing proposals for project bids, including scope definition, deliverables, timeframes and cost time resource.
- Provide guidance and technical support to graduate and junior engineers, assisting with their development and ensuring quality output.
- Liaise directly with clients and support the project leads to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.
- Support with checking and quality control on detailed drawings and engineering reports.
- Complete on-site surveys, including photos, hand measurements and 3D scans, and process the data for clash checks and design assistance.
- Produce and take responsibility for engineering calculations, technical reports, and procedural documentation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Degree in Naval Architecture or another related engineering discipline.
- 2+ Years experience within the offshore sector, with a focus on structural engineering, particularly offshore equipment and seafastening design & verification.
- Experience with class rules for offshore and vessel engineering.
- Experience using FEA software for structural design and verification.
Desirable:
- Chartered engineer (or working towards it) with RINA, IMarEST, or equivalent.
- Experience with design software such as AutoCad and Rhino3D.
- Knowledge of marine sectors such as offshore wind.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Communication skills: able to produce well-structured engineering reports and technical documentation, clearly communicate ideas and findings, presentation skills.
- Problem solving: be able to apply naval architect principles and engineering judgement, using both first principles and software where required.
- Project management: capable of organising and prioritising workloads to ensure effective and timely delivery of work.
- Adaptability: be comfortable working across a wide variety of project types and scales, be able to react quickly to new developments within existing projects or new enquiries.
- Professional development: be committed to professional development and, where applicable, progress towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Client focus: understand the importance of developing and maintaining good client relationships and represent the company professionally.
HSEQ:
- Comply with company health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
- Adhere to processes and controls established to safeguard health, safety, and welfare.
- Report all incidents, near-misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions promptly.
- Participate in HSEQ training and awareness programs as required.
- Use equipment, tools, and materials responsibly and in accordance with instructions.
- Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations to improve HSEQ performance.
- Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions.
- Promote a positive HSEQ culture by following best practices and encouraging colleagues to do the same.
What we offer:
✅ A collaborative and professional working environment
✅ Opportunities to work on diverse and interesting projects
✅ Opportunities to support projects to conclusion at our in-house quayside manufacturing facility
✅ Competitive salary and benefits
✅ Career development within a growing organisation
📍 Location: Aberdeen
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