Naval Architecture Summer Placement (Bath & Whiteley Offices)
Department: Technical Capability
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: UK - Bath
Reporting To: Angus Watt
Description
Job Title: Naval Architecture Summer Placement (Bath & Whiteley Offices)
Contract Type: Fixed term - 6 weeks
Location: In terms of location, we have 1 space in our Bath office and 1 space in our Whiteley office.
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at
At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers
Why Work for Us?
Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:
* Private Medical (family coverage)
* Enhanced Pension
* weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
* Family friendly policies
* Committed to an inclusive culture
* Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
* Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
* Holiday Trading
* Retail Vouchers
* Professional Subscriptions
About The Role
We are looking for pro-active and keen undergraduate naval architects to join our Naval Architecture Team for 6-week summer placements. You will get the opportunity to experience the work environment and to work on our research & development, bidding or project work helping solve our clients' problems and delivering them innovative, bespoke solutions. You will have the opportunity to work across our portfolio in the defence and specialist craft sectors (location dependent). This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals with a passion to further learn and develop their naval architecture skills.
The main responsibilities will be to:
* Develop and apply your breadth of naval architecture skills;
* Use software and technologies to help solve complex engineering problems;
* Contribute to developing new designs, and to maintain and improve the design of existing ships and submarines through undertaking research & development, bidding or project work;
* Be part of a team interacting directly with our clients; and
* Get the most out of your time with us through being pro-active and asking questions when you are unsure.
About You
* Currently pursuing a degree in Naval Architecture or other closely related degree;
* Interested in working in the defence or specialist craft sectors and keen to get experience of working in the business environment;
* Experienced in using engineering/naval architecture software packages be that 2D or 3D CAD, stability or structural analysis;
* Be proactive with an enquiring nature and able to work in a team environment; and
* Able to communicate your thoughts and work in a clear and coherent manner, both verbally and in writing and able to manage your work to deadlines.
What's in it for you?
* Opportunity to gain experience of developing and directly applying your naval architecture knowledge and skills in the business environment through working on research and development, bidding and delivery of our projects;
* Get an insight into what life is like working for BMT;
* Improve your commercial awareness; and
* Develop your professional network.
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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