Title:  Naval Architect

Package:        Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:          SF17095

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Naval Architect at our Gosport or Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role:

QinetiQ’s Naval Architecture team delivers consultancy services to the MoD as well as international defence and commercial customers. Hydrodynamic problem solving forms a significant part of the project work. The focus of the team is in the surface ship and submarine hydrodynamic subject area, including propulsors and propellers, manoeuvring and control, dynamic and quasi-static stability, seakeeping and resistance. The wider group also includes design and assessment of structures and Maritime Life Support.

This opportunity is for a Naval Architect to join our technical team. The primary focus of the job will be to support the delivery of technical projects to the MoD. The role requires an excellent understanding of Naval Architecture principles and the ability to use that knowledge, together with sound engineering judgement, to solve our customer’s important problems.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Working collaboratively to ensure the customers’ requirements are met and providing innovative solutions to their problems
• Breaking down complex tasks and then executing the planned schedule of work
• Ensuring the work is conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices to Team Lead
• Actively participating and encouraging increased collaboration across the team

Essential experience of the Naval Architect:

• You must have experience in the Naval Architecture field

We value difference and we do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week at our Bristol or Gosport site, with hybrid working available.

QinetiQ operates state of the art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that both support military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.  www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

 Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)