Senior / Principal Naval Architect - UK

Senior/ Principal Naval Architect - Aberdeen
 
Our client is actively seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior/ Principal Naval Architect to join their Maritime Assurance and Consulting business. In this position you will lead the planning, organisation and management of a strong team of naval architects in the completion of a range of marine warranty, engineering assurance and structural engineering projects. As technical expert within the team, this role will provide naval architectural / structural engineering consultancy to our clients, both as a consultant on an ad-hoc basis or as part of a project specific role. You will carry out engineering analysis, undertake analysis reviews and prepare technical documents, taking a consultative approach to technical challenges.

Key Accountabilities

• Engineering analysis, calculation, design, assessment and review 
• To act as technical expert in the areas of structural engineering and naval architecture
• To act as focal point for assigned clients, building and managing client relationships and ensuring that technical services are delivered as per the contract
• To support and mentor other members in the team

Education

• Degree Qualified Naval Architect.

Requirements

• Experience delivering engineering consultancy services
• Chartered Engineer preferred
• Experience in subsea construction is preferred, knowledge of industry structural code calculations (API, DNV, Norsok, AISC, etc.)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of large structures (Ansys, ABACUS, etc.)
• Familiar with industry codes (Norsok, DNVGL, API etc.)
• Familiar with aging structures, inspection techniques, applicable codes etc.
• Marine Warranty Surveying (MWS) experience
• Seafastening experience, including review of SF designs
• Experience of document review with regards to subsea construction 
• Demonstrated experience of OSV engineering experience
• Experience with internal and external parties
• Strong communication skills for presentations
• Must have valid EU passport 

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