Lead Ship Structural Specialist

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will be principally working on a wide variety of new-build and existing naval ship projects for naval ship builders around the world. Your work will involve supporting local and global clients and surveyors by undertaking design appraisal and support; and answering a wide range of complex technical queries.

This role will suit a qualified Naval Architect or Structural engineer with a passion for ship design and the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and undertake complex problem solving within a design environment.

Responsibilities of this role:

Working as lead technical member of the Marine & Offshore Structures team carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and statutory codes. You will be principally working with Naval Ships but there will be opportunities to be involved with other ship types in line with business needs.
In undertaking your technical role, you will be required to take the lead in establishing creative solutions for a variety of complex structural problems through direct calculations and application of Class Rules and Regulations & other International standards and codes.
Mentoring, coaching and developing other employees, as appropriate, to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally at a senior level, which will include designers, shipyards, surveyors and specialists.
Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.
Taking the lead in the bid and win processes, for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.
Managing complex plan approval projects including the monitoring of project progress and time spend against budget and contractual requirements.Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

Degree in naval architect, structural engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Experience of naval ship structural design and the application of naval Class Rules to the design and construction of naval ships is preferred.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred.
Appropriate UK Security Clearance (SC level), or eligible to obtain such clearance.
Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.Offering the opportunity to play a key technical role in a variety of global naval projects whilst working for an organisation whom value work/life balance and give you the flexibility to work from home and manage your own hours is a truly unique opportunity.

The preferred scenario would be for the successful candidate to be based in Southampton but Bristol will be considered. You will be able to combine either location with home working.

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