Job Description

Salary

£39,950 – £47,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Summary

Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Surface Ship Naval Architect in the Naval Ship Support Team, helping DE&S deliver safe, capable and available ships for operation by the Royal Navy and other vital services.

This role is responsible for managing Naval Architecture activities supporting the UK Mine counter measure vessels including stability, structures, materials and hydrodynamics. It provides exposure to all RN ships through developing and maintaining a case for vessel certification including stability calculations, managing and conducting a programme of surveys and acceptance of repairs.

The role is responsible for managing improvements to the vessels design and naval architecture vessel margins. This will include opportunities for UK and overseas travel.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the maintenance of a portfolio of guidance documentation and contribute to the development of Defence standards, policy and knowledge in the naval architecture area. In doing so, you will work with a range of MoD and industry stakeholders providing advice and guidance to the ship operator.

You will work as a part of the MCM Platform team responsible for the management of a member of staff and report to the Platform Chief Engineer for naval architecture activities.

In order to meet the requirement of this opportunity, it is essential that candidates meet these qualifications, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent
• A good knowledge of naval stability and structures
• Experience of inclining experiments
• A good competence (practitioner) in the Paramarine Stability computational tool (or equivalent)
• A knowledge of GRP marine structures including construction and in-service repair techniques

It would be desirable if candidates could demonstrate the following:

• Membership of Professional Institution and CEng status, or working towards it
• Experience or knowledge of Naval ship signatures, shock and vulnerability

Please note that, due to security, this post is open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non-EEA nationals.

Please note that you may be considered for similar positions at the level below the advertised role.

What’s in it for you?

You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with plenty of opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.

Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service on or after 5 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

About DE&S and your team

The force behind the armed forces, DE&S is a highly specialised, branch of the MoD, operating with a budget of £178 billion over the next 10 years. From the procurement of aircraft carriers to the provision of food, we ensure our armed forces have the equipment and support they need to achieve their operations. We employ over 12,000 people across more than 150 locations around the world.

Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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