Overview
Naval Architect - Hydrodynamics & Vessel Performance
Location: Flexible, with occasional travel in the UK and overseas
The Role
You\'ll oversee technical delivery across hydrodynamic performance, model testing, and sea trials-supporting major marine design projects from concept through to validation. Acting as a key technical lead, you\'ll engage directly with clients, manage subcontractors, and ensure all work meets the highest engineering and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute to vessel performance assessments, including powering and motions analysis
* Liaise with clients to understand requirements and develop costed technical proposals
* Manage technical delivery, progress, and risk across multi-disciplinary projects
* Coordinate model tests, sea trials, and onboard surveys
* Support and mentor team members in hydrodynamic and performance analysis
* Ensure compliance with best practice, statutory, and quality standards
About You
You\'ll bring a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in vessel performance evaluation, with the confidence to lead projects and shape technical outcomes.
Essential:
* Degree (BEng/MEng/MSc) in Naval Architecture or similar engineering discipline
* Proven understanding of hydrodynamic performance through simulation, testing, or trials
* Ability to travel within the UK and internationally at short notice
Desirable:
* Experience leading CFD, model testing, and shipboard trials
* Knowledge of DP assessment, noise/vibration analysis, and ITTC/ISO performance standards
* Chartered or working towards Chartered status (RINA or equivalent)
* Familiarity with AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, Python, FineMarine, or openFOAM
If you thrive on technical challenge and want to shape the future of vessel performance, we\'d love to hear from you.
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