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Strategic Talent Partner for the UK’s Defence and National Security Sectors

Job Title: Senior / Principal Naval Architect

Location: Fareham (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, or Job-share

Are you a seasoned Naval Architect ready to lead cutting-edge vessel design projects across the commercial marine sector? We’re looking for innovative professionals with 5+ years’ experience to join a growing team working on a diverse portfolio of vessels including crew transfer vessels, patrol boats, ferries, workboats, and landing craft.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private medical cover (including family)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after 1 years’ service)
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday trading options
• Annual wellbeing fund for hobbies and interests
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

The Role:

As a Senior or Principal Naval Architect, you’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of vessel design—from concept and tender bids to detailed design and build. You’ll be responsible for:

• Hull form development and propulsion system selection
• Lightship weight analysis and stability assessments
• Seakeeping analysis (model testing and analytical)
• Producing 3D renders and supporting tender submissions
• Client engagement and technical leadership across projects
• Collaborating with internal sales, delivery, and engineering teams

You’ll also have access to extensive training and development opportunities, including technical and soft skills, and contribute to R&D initiatives that keep designs at the forefront of marine innovation.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience (more for Principal level)
• Strong grasp of naval architecture principles and practical application
• Familiarity with classification society rules and vessel construction
• Skilled in hull design, stability, weight calculations, performance prediction, and arrangement drawings
• Experience with a range of vessel types and hull forms (e.g. catamarans, monohulls, SWATHs, SES)
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Maxsurf or similar tools
• Commercially aware with strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

We’re open-minded about backgrounds—if you’re missing a few skills but have the right attitude and aptitude to learn, we’d still love to hear from you.