Job Title:  Naval Architect

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF19477

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 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
As a Naval Architect, you will provide Naval Architecture related advice and guidance to our customers within the defence industry.

Day-to-day, you’ll conduct assessments of surface ships and submarines to evaluate their performance in manoeuvring and control, dynamic stability, quasi-static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Present work in internal and external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings
• Participate in business support activities will also be required including bidding and planning activities through the provision of task estimates and breakdowns of task descriptions
• Working collaboratively with customers and colleagues to understand the customers’ requirements, help develop the package of work including looking at innovative solutions and then undertake the work in accordance with the agreed plan
• Ensure the work is conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices to Team Lead
• Actively participate and encourage increased collaboration across the Group

Essential experience of the Naval Architect: 

• Highly motivated, dynamic with a positive attitude and values of integrity, collaboration and performance
• Keen desire to develop and grown their technical skills and understanding
• Good knowledge of data analysis including experience of programming (Matlab, Python etc.)
• Ability to develop alternative strategies to overcome issues and innovate to improve the overall value to the customer
• Good communication skills, both written and presentational. Including the ability to exchange complex information
• Good team working, organisation, communication and attention to detail

Essential qualifications for the Naval Architect:

• Degree in Naval Architecture (or similar) or equivalent industry experience

We value difference and we don’t 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 37 hours per week based at Bristol. Hybrid working patterns are available.

The QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company’s broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. The site houses a diverse team of engineers, scientists and technical professionals who bring expertise to various projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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 experiences 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 valued, 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 means 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)