Senior Naval Architect

 

Main characteristics

Location

City of Aberdeen

Company

Red The Consultancy

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Our growing Aberdeen based client is looking to add an experienced Senior Naval Architect to their team, on a permanent basis. As the Senior Naval Architect, you will be responsible for planning and delivery of engineering technical activities whilst carrying out all detailed engineering work, including but not limited to Mooring Analysis, Offshore Installation Analysis, Weld Strength Calculations, Seafastening Calculations, Structural Design and Analysis.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
* Degree (2.1) in Naval Architecture, Structure Engineering or other engineering related.
* Strong knowledge and experience in mooring design and analysis, understanding offshore structure designs and seafastening calculations.
* Significant experience in Gmoor and Orcaflex.
* Previous experience within a Project Management environment.
* Chartered Engineer or working towards CEng.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail with a drive to complete tasks to a high standard.
* Team player, with good interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively at all business levels.
* Proactive and self-motivated when working as part of a team or on own initiative.
* Willingness to provide suggestions to streamline processes in order to improve company procedures.
* Ability to be responsible and open to changing circumstances.
* Be able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
* Willingness to support and contribute to the development of junior engineers.
* Ability to assess personal competence and development to close any competence gaps to enhance personal skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in one or more programming language: Python, Matlab.
* Offshore Medical and survival certification.
* Optimoor/SolidWorks/Ansys/Inventor Experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Responsible and accountable for planning and delivery of engineering technical activities, preparing quotations, whilst consulting with clients regarding work specifications as necessary.
* Liaise with clients daily whilst liaising closely with the Engineering Manager ensuring they remain updated of all projects and technical activities.
* Responsible for carrying out all detailed engineering work, including but not limited to mooring analysis, offshore installation analysis, weld strength calculations, seafastening calculations, structural design, and analysis.
* Responsible for providing technical guidance, preparing proposals, and managing projects related to engineering design and analysis as required.
* Responsible for quality assuring work performed, ensuring compliance and alignment to all company procedures, industrial standards, and specific client requirements.
* Acting as a Project Manager, attending project meetings, carrying out project progress reports and liaising with clients and contractors as required.
* Write accurate and concise reports which review, analyse and trends as required.
* Support other team members, provide internal training to the engineering team and wider FMS team as necessary.
* Responsible for undertaking mooring analysis, riser analysis and other offshore dynamic analysis in Gmoor/Orcaflex whilst remaining the go-to expert in mooring, quayside mooring, riser and offshore installation analysis.
* Provide expertise on technical issues to ensure maximum possible conversion ratio from quotes to orders.
* Provide support to tendering and business development activities as necessary.
* Undertake offshore visits if required.
* Assist with any other duties as and when required.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and benefits package