Naval Architect
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £45,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3LU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Naval Architect Portsmouth(Hybrid) Up to £45,000+Benefits
My client is shaping the future of warship support. They have exciting opportunities for Naval Architects at Portsmouth Naval Base, working within Naval Architecture team to deliver specialist capability across diverse projects supporting the Royal Navy's surface fleet worldwide.
This role offers a vital and
challenging position at the heart of naval capability. You'll work directly with the surface fleet, gaining real-world exposure to waterfront ship engineering while contributing essential
expertise that supports operations across the globe.
Core duties:
- Conducting structural
- Conducting stability
- Taking part in inclining experiments of naval ships and completing the post-experiment
- Design of ship modifications and capability upgrades
- Undertaking the technical
- Lending
- Consulting on naval base facilities which require naval architecture knowledge
- Participating in a wide range of activities including concept upgrade design, detailed design, support to build, delivery and in service support to surface ship platforms and naval base facilities
analyses using ANSYS Finite Element
Analysis software and theoretical methods
analyses using Paramarine naval architecture software
analysis
analysis required for drydocking of ships
expertise to the through-life maintenance and support of ships
Essential skills:
- Qualified to degree level, BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture /Marine Technology/ Ship Science is essential
- Experience of structural
- Familiarity of naval architectural software, preferably PARAMARINE is advantageous
- Experience of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor is advantageous
analysis using ANSYS Workbench is advantageous
My client welcome applications from candidates straight out of University with the relevant Qualifications/Degree and also cansidates with 6-18 months commerciall experience.
The Naval Architects Team:
Experience the impact of your work every day. The Naval Architecture team operates at the heart of our Naval Base, ensuring you
see your achievements come to life on Royal Navy vessels. You will be making a real difference for our UK defence, by helping those who serve and protect us.
To apply for this role please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below...
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