Senior Naval Architect

Who are we?

First Marine Solutions (FMS) are a service provider to the local and international renewables and oil & gas sectors specialising in the engineering, design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mooring systems for floating platforms. FMS also specialise in the planning and undertaking of marine activities related to floating platforms such as towage, vessel loadouts, marine assurance, and assisting with location planning and consent.

The Role?

Due to continued growth, FMS are seeking an experienced Senior Naval Architect to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsible for the 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, you will hold a degree (2:1) in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or other engineering related disciplines. The role is mostly office based and involves heavy analysis work, i.e. GMoor to conduct mooring analyses.

You will hold a strong knowledge and experience in Mooring Design and Analysis with an understanding of offshore structure designs and seafastening calculations with previous experience within a Project Management environment. You will be able to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines, whilst holding a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with a drive to complete tasks to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities?

• 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.

Your Experience?

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.

Preferred:

• Experience in one or more programming language: Python, Matlab…
• Offshore Medical and survival certification.
• Optimoor/SolidWorks/Ansys/Inventor Experience

Who are you?

• 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.