Graduate / Junior Naval Architect
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000
Location: United Kingdom - Remote Working Available
Permanent – Full time:
Are you a recent Naval Architecture graduate or an early-career Naval Architect looking to launch your career within a growing and innovative marine engineering consultancy?
My client is seeking a Graduate / Junior Naval Architect to join their expanding team, working across a diverse range of vessel design and engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across concept design, stability analysis, structural engineering, production design, and emerging technologies within the marine sector.
Working alongside experienced Naval Architects and Engineers, you will receive training and mentorship while contributing to projects from concept through to production.
The Role
As a Graduate / Junior Naval Architect, you will support the delivery of innovative marine engineering projects, developing your technical skills across vessel design, analysis, and production engineering.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with project scope definition and technical specifications
Supporting vessel concept design for both interior and exterior layouts
Producing production and construction drawings
Assisting with inclining experiments and stability booklet preparation
Conducting vessel performance assessments for power and sailing craft
Supporting structural design activities for composite, steel, and aluminium vessels
Assisting with marine systems design and engineering
Developing interior arrangement and layout designs
Providing production support for CNC manufacturing operations
Learning and developing capabilities in CFD analysis and 3D laser scanning surveys
Interpreting and applying classification society and flag state regulationsWhat We Are Looking For
Degree qualified in Naval Architecture or a related discipline
Recent graduate or up to 3 years of industry experience
Strong interest in marine design, engineering, and vessel development
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
Passion for the marine and maritime sectorSoftware Experience
Experience with some or all of the following would be advantageous:
AutoCAD
Rhino
Autodesk Inventor
Fusion 360
Autodesk ReCap
Autodesk PDM tools
Microsoft Office Suite
Maxsurf (desirable but not essential)What's on Offer
Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Remote working flexibility
Structured training and career development
Exposure to a wide variety of marine engineering projects
Opportunity to develop specialist skills in CFD, vessel performance analysis, and laser scanning technologies
Supportive and growing engineering environment
Clear progression path within a specialist Naval Architecture consultancyIf you are an ambitious graduate or junior-level Naval Architect looking to develop your career within an innovative and expanding marine engineering business, I would be keen to hear from you.
*Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK and have a permanent right to reside, my client are not able to offer sponsorships.
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