Naval Architect

Naval Architect – Permanent – Devon – £Competitive

A global leader in the design & build of award-winning luxury motor yachts, requires an experienced Naval Architect to join their busy design office based in Devon, UK.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing support to the Senior Naval Architect, the Naval Architect role is responsible for dedicated focus on the regulatory and technical requirements pertinent to each model; ensuring that these are met in a safe, pragmatic and cost-effective manner.
• Project lead for new Development projects
• Working with external Naval Architects to ensure design estimates are accurate.
• Contributing to the technical specifications relevant to each model
• Supporting of the introduction of new models to the business;
• Review of specification and weight estimate, including coordinating technical assessment and approval for manufacture.
• Coordinating weight control with Development & Production teams on new build models and NSO team on subsequent slots.
• Coordination with Sales and Aftersales teams (including owner’s representatives) to assist and resolve technical disputes.

‘As built’ determination of hydrostatic and performance characteristics of vessels;

• Conduct of Inclining Experiments in accordance with industry best practice in a safe manner, protecting personnel and the yacht under assessment.
• Intact stability assessments of relevant loading conditions for each vessel dependent on requirements.
• Working with the Engineering Team to validate performance in ‘first of line’ sea trials.
• Assisting with the NVH team to determine ‘first of line’ assessment.
• Authoring of specific drawings, models or other technical data which is necessary to demonstrate compliance to the relevant Rules or Regulations.
• Collation, creation and submission of all relevant documentation required for compliance verification, including Technical Documentation packages to demonstrate compliance with the Recreational Craft Directive and/or Class and Flag state legislation.
• Hands-on involvement in design activities with the ability to provide technical guidance at all levels in the solution of a variety of design challenges.
• Proposal of equivalent arrangements to regulatory bodies, including challenging rule interpretations, as required to meet business requirements.
• Engagement with relevant Classification rules, flag state legislation and associated international standards development to inform and protect business interests.

The ideal candidate will have experience of;

• Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering degree qualification or relevant experience in lieu
• Some practical experience of building or repairing yachts is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Maxsurf suite and Siemens NX.
• Working knowledge or understanding of, Rhino 6 and Siemens Teamcenter
• Experience with CE Pro software and Smartsheet would be an advantage.
• Fully conversant with both regulatory and nautical terminology
• Understanding of the Recreational Craft Directive/Regulations, associated ISO Standards and international shipping regulations together with their practical application to the business.

A competitive salary and benefits package are available for the successful candidate, with a company that pride themselves in investing in their employees further career development.

Navis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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