SENIOR NAVAL ARCHITECT (M/F)

Our client, an established shipbuilding and ship repair group with an international presence, is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to join its design and engineering office in Concarneau, France. The role involves contributing to the design, engineering and development of commercial and military vessels, ensuring that technical, regulatory, operational and economic requirements are met throughout the various stages of each project.

The berth
Discipline
Ship building
Contract
Permanent
Salary
On application

What the role covers

  • Key responsibilities
  • Design and develop vessels in accordance with client requirements, applicable regulations and naval architecture standards.
  • Help define technical solutions that meet performance, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
  • Prepare drawings, technical documentation and regulatory submissions required for project delivery.
  • Contribute to the specification and selection of vessel equipment and systems.
  • Perform and/or supervise hydrodynamic studies, weight estimates and stability calculations.
  • Contribute to structural studies for steel and aluminium vessels.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable maritime regulations and standards.
  • Stay informed about technological and regulatory developments in naval architecture.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project teams, shipyard teams and suppliers.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical solutions, particularly in vessel energy efficiency and decarbonisation.

Ports

    What you need
    • You ideally have 10 or more years of experience in naval architecture, including substantial experience in vessel design or construction.
    • Technical skills
    • You have strong expertise in several of the following areas:
    • Naval architecture and vessel design
    • Hydrodynamics
    • Stability calculations
    • Weight estimation and control
    • Naval structural design and calculations
    • Steel and aluminium structures
    • Maritime regulations and standards
    • Commercial and/or military vessel design
    • Selection and integration of marine equipment
    • Energy efficiency and decarbonisation
    • Software
    • Proficiency in CAD, vessel design and calculation/stability software is required, particularly:
    • AutoCAD
    • Rhino
    • SolidWorks
    • Veristar
    • CRIRCE / MAAT
    • Office productivity software
    • Personal qualities
    • You are recognised for your:
    • Technical rigour and attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a project environment
    • Communication and coordination skills
    • Ability to work in complex technical environments
    • Interest in innovation and new solutions for the maritime industry
    • Languages
    • Fluent professional English, both written and spoken.

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    How to apply

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