Naval Architect - Portsmouth Naval Base - £45,000
Flexible & hybrid working options available

Are you ready to shape the future of naval engineering and support the Royal Navy's surface fleet? My client is looking for a talented Naval Architect to join their expert team based at Portsmouth Naval Base.

This is your opportunity to contribute to high-impact maritime projects and be part of a skilled engineering team with a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence.

What you'll be doing:

• Performing structural analysis using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and theoretical methods


• Conducting ship stability assessments with Paramarine software


• Supporting inclining experiments on naval vessels and conducting post-analysis evaluations


• Designing ship modifications and capability upgrades


• Carrying out drydock technical assessments and contributing to ship maintenance planning


• Consulting on naval base infrastructure requiring naval architecture expertise


• Involvement across the full ship lifecycle—from concept design to in-service support for naval platforms

What we're looking for:

• Degree-qualified (MEng) in Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, or Ship Science (essential)


• Experience with ANSYS Workbench FEA tools (desirable)


• Familiarity with Paramarine or similar naval architecture software (desirable)


• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Inventor (desirable)

Why join?
This is more than just a desk-based role.

you'll be actively involved with real-world naval platforms, including hands-on work with Royal Navy ships.

You'll enjoy direct exposure to waterfront engineering challenges and opportunities to influence through-life vessel performance.

In return, you'll receive:

• A competitive salary of up to £45,000 (based on skills and experience)


• Excellent pension scheme


• Flexible working hours and hybrid options to support your lifestyle


• Access to employee benefits including private healthcare, wellbeing programmes, green car scheme, shopping discounts, and share plans


• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive bonus

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
Hours: Full-time, with flexible & hybrid arrangements available