Graduate Naval Architect

Job Description

Role Purpose

Reporting into the UK Engineering Discipline Lead, the Graduate Naval Architect will undertake a variety of engineering analyses and tasks related to offshore wind (hydrodynamics, station keeping systems design, structural assessments, T&I methodologies and simulation), Oil & Gas (hydrodynamics, moorings and structural aspects related to floaters such as FPSO, FLNG, semi-subs, jack-ups etc), general naval architecture consultancy (stability, structural assessments, seafastening, small vessel modifications) and Third Party review. The role may require from time-to-time occasional travels in UK and abroad. The role may also require the Graduate Naval Architect to support other Global Maritime business streams such as Marine Warranty, Marine Services and Marine Operations as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform naval architectural/structural analysis and reviews of analysis, marine structures and marine operations
• Participate in writing comprehensive and detailed reports for projects
• Provide support and assistance in client meetings and attendances on site and offshore occasionally
• Participate in the improvement and up-keep of essential software and analysis tools
• Participate in preparing detailed proposals for new work including costing
• Provide support in the marketing of Global Maritime
• Assist with the delivery of services across Global Maritime’s business streams as workload demands
• Develop skills and knowledge in delivering analysis by making use of GM proprietary software such as JUGS, GMoor, OPSIM, DPCap etc.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• MEng / MSc in relevant degree subject
• Associate Member of a professional institution
• Working ability in a number of design analysis tools
• Excellent Microsoft Office and Autocad skills

Role Competencies

• Able to work as an effective team member after an initial training period and as part of a team in both office and site environments
• Efficiently differentiates critical engineering paths to solve relatively complex problems
• Communicates information in a clear and effective manner
• Uses effective problem-solving approaches to solve routine problems
• Manages own workload to meet deadlines and keep within budget
• Aware of requirements for quality and cost
• Self-motivated and focused on achieving results
• Proactively pursues opportunities for professional development