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Naval Architect

Gold Group
Almondsbury
money-bag £55000 - £65000/annum
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 19 September 2026
Ref: 225519736

Role: Naval Architect

Location: Bristol - 3 days per week on-site

Salary: -55,000 - -65,000 + benefits

Naval Architect needed to join our client, an established marine engineering firm based in Bristol.

This is a principal level vacancy, where we are looking for experienced naval architects with proven experience within hydrodynamics / hydrostatics principles and methods.

Please note we can only consider UK nationals for this position based on UK Security Clearance requirements.

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:

You will be conducting the analysis and evaluations of ship manoeuvring performance from concept design to in service support, whilst undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data.

You will be working with enterprise partners to develop modelling capabilities, processes and toolsets, all whilst collaborating with Naval Architect teams and customers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions, while supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials.

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect
  • You will have gained prior experience within the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
  • You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
  • Hold a degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have relevant equivalent experience

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don''t miss out!

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