Our client, an established marine equipment design and manufacturing business, is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to join its expert team in the New Forest, Hampshire. This permanent opportunity involves contributing to the design, development and commissioning of prestigious superyacht new builds and refit projects, combining advanced naval architecture, technical design and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking parametric analyses, hull line development and powering studies
- Performing intact and deterministic or probabilistic damage stability calculations, ideally using Maxsurf
- Preparing detailed weight estimations and supporting weight control assessments
- Contributing to classification and statutory documentation, including life-saving appliances and fire protection requirements
- Supporting inclining experiments, deadweight surveys, site visits and commissioning activities
- Developing general arrangement drawings and technical interface drawings
- Applying naval architecture expertise to superyacht fit-out detailing and systems integration
- Leading project activities independently while collaborating with designers, engineers, clients and external stakeholders
Job Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Naval Architecture or Superyacht Design
- Significant experience in naval architecture, ideally within the large yacht or superyacht sector
- Strong understanding of maritime regulatory frameworks, classification requirements and statutory compliance
- Knowledge of superyacht fit-out detailing, technical interfaces and systems integration
- Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software, ideally AutoCAD and Rhino
- Experience with stability calculations and naval architecture design processes
- Strong technical report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team while leading projects independently, with UK work authorisation
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on world-class superyacht projects within an expert team
- Supportive working environment with genuine career progression
- Company pension scheme
- Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus
- Modern open-plan offices and opportunities for international travel
If you are an experienced Senior Naval Architect seeking a technically rewarding role within the marine and superyacht sector, apply now to join our client's talented team in Hampshire.