Naval Architect (Yachts) Southampton, England
Job description
Naval Architect (Yachts)
About us
Lateral Naval Architects (https://www.lateral.engineering/) specialises in the engineering of yachts. Lateral is part of BMT Specialised Ship Design, a prestigious Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering design consultancy providing a broad portfolio of services for advanced and specialised vessels, from initial concept through to detailed design and production. With an established background in yachts, commercial and naval vessels and significant experience across all hull form types, propulsion systems and structural materials, the company utilises state of the art technology to provide innovative design solutions and consultancy services tailored to the individual requirements of owners, operators and shipyards worldwide. We work at the forefront of technology including working on the transition to net zero carbon technology.
What’s the role?
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect, assigned to Lateral. The Naval Architect is responsible for providing a skilled contribution to the design work for assigned projects within the company and maintaining the technical requirements and the standard of deliverables required within the discipline. This will typically cover aspects such as hull and appendage design, performance prediction, CFD, weight engineering, stability, seakeeping, as well as general regulatory aspects and consultancy for yachts. Sharing their knowledge and experience with colleagues across all disciplines, working in close collaboration on a project by project basis. Actively managing the quality of work produced and completing assigned tasks in a timely and transparent manner. Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company’s ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the marine industry.
- Self-motivation and time management to meet agreed targets and deliverables deadlines.
- Personal time planning, including feedback to support in the definition of resource requirements, time budgets and deliverables deadlines.
- The ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement.
- Demonstrates communication and behavioural competencies in alignment with or exceeding BMT Career Level expectations.
- Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail.
- The ability to produce clear and well-presented calculations, reports, drawings and plans to a suitable quality and standard.
Desirable
- 2D CAD (AutoCAD) to produce design information (Advanced skill level).
- 2D/3D CAD and other specialist software as required to produce and to review design information, such as Rhino, and Maxsurf.
- MS Office to develop reports, spreadsheet data and presentation information.
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag rule sets.
- Knowledge and understanding of ship systems design and its impact upon integration.
- Knowledge and understanding of ship structural design as applied to structural arrangements
What do we do?
Lateral Naval Architects provides complete engineering expertise to the superyacht industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. Our core competency is engineering, but our unique focus is on meaningful innovation to enable superyachts that meet the demands of today's owners and those of the future. We believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions.
What can we offer you?
At BMT, we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We appreciate the importance of having a solid development structure, and we ensure that our people have access to the training and mentoring they need to be the best at what they do. We constantly strive to improve our working environment and provide everyone with the tools and applications that they need to do their roles effectively. The well-being of the team is central to our success, so workloads are managed effectively. Additionally, we promote agile working, so our working hours are flexible. On top of this, we have a host of benefits and family friendly policies designed to support our people such as additional holiday purchase, private medical insurance and a well-being fund for gym/sports clubs or non work-related classes. Our full range of benefits will be discussed at interview.
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