Lead Naval Architect jobs in Aberdeen

Title: Lead Naval Architect

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: Dependent on experience

Con/Staff: Staff

Start date: ASAP

Company
Our client in is an independent, international risk management organisation that works to improve its clients' quality, safety, environmental and business performance throughout the world. The services include independent inspection, certification, verification and validation, together with advanced engineering and risk management services. Our client has an established position as a market leader in the international Oil & Gas Sector, which is serviced by their Aberdeen operation.

Key Responsibilities & Personal Attributes

Due to continued strong growth, they are looking to appoint a Lead Naval Architect to join their team in Aberdeen.

Reporting to the Floating Structures Team Leader within their Structures and Pipelines Engineering Group, the main responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead technical delivery teams and undertake analysis of floating offshore structures
• Verify design compliance of floating structures against relevant codes, standards and regulations, including Classification Rules.
• Provide support services to assist Builders, Designers, Owners and colleagues in the interpretation and application of the relevant rules and regulations.

Job Requirements

The successful applicant will be a Chartered Naval Architect holding at least an upper second class honours degree in Naval Architecture and have a proven track record of relevant experience:

• Structural analysis of floating structures
• Design appraisal of floating structures including oil tanker hull structures
• Knowledge of classification rules, SOLAS, MODU codes and national authority requirements

You will also need good communication skills, including technical report writing; the ability to work to tight deadlines and adaptability. There may also be a requirement for the engineer filling this position to work in client or designers' offices for temporary periods.

• Development of Inspection Programme
• Oversee the enactment of the Inspection Programme
• Inspection Workbook Preparation
• Inspection Report Review
• Anomaly Management
• Monthly Reporting
• Management of Technical Assistant Resource

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications and experience.

• Degree Qualified Engineer (or equivalent)
• Relevant Industry knowledge gained in a recognised engineering environment
• Analytical, good attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable individual
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word and Access