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Bristol - 50k - 65k Annual GBP Permanent Posted by: Gold Group Posted: 1/28/2026 4:21:01 PM
 
 

Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Bristol - Hybrid - Minimum 1 day per week on-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established marine engineering firm, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.

Within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. Positions are available from Senior to Principal level.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:

  • Conducting analysis and evaluation of ship platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support
  • Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data
  • Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
  • You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
  • Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe vessel solutions
  • Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

Essential:

  • Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
  • Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
  • A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
  • Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

  • Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
  • Physical testing experience
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply ASAP as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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Bristol , UK
Engineering, Military
50k - 65k Annual GBP
Gold Group
Gold Group
JS3055506943
1/28/2026 4:21:01 PM
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