Senior Naval Architect

RINA Manchester, England May 3, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

Senior Naval Architect focuses on deliver complex naval architecture projects (i.e. stability, hydrostatics/hydrodynamics and structures interfaces).

What the role involves

  • Deliver complex naval architecture projects (i.e. stability, hydrostatics/hydrodynamics and structures interfaces).
  • Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, including drydock support and on-site supervision.
  • Client engagement – Serve as a technical authority.

Skills and requirements

  • Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline.
  • 7+ years’ Naval Architecture experience across concept/basic design, conversions or owner’s engineer roles within passenger/yacht/ferry/naval or comparable complex vessels.
  • Proficiency with naval architecture toolsets (e.g., NAPA, GHS, Maxsurf) and 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD/Rhino).
  • Ideally project delivery experience across decarbonization and/or energy‑efficiency retrofits (battery/hybrid, alternative fuels, SCR, EEXI/CII strategies).

Confirmed role details

  • Matched 6% pension.
  • 25 days leave (plus bank holidays).
  • Option to buy more holiday.
  • Smart/hybrid Working policy.
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