Naval Architect - Plymouth

Job title: Naval Architect
Location: Plymouth, fully on-site
Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits DOE

iO are partnered with a major engineering organisation supporting safety-critical maritime programmes, and they’re looking to add a Naval Architect to their team in Plymouth.

You’ll play a key role in the ongoing support and development of waterfront infrastructure and floating assets, helping to ensure operational readiness in a highly regulated defence environment.

Role requirements

• Managing through-life support for floating assets (surveying, specifying refit/repair packages, and supporting delivery)
• Overseeing post-refit inspections/acceptance and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Reviewing periodical surveys and coordinating follow-up actions
• Producing design estimates, schedules, tenders, and monitoring costs against delivery
• Supporting development of future waterfront assets and infrastructure specs with key stakeholders
• Applying technical knowledge around vessel construction, repair standards, survey/NDE techniques, and design assurance

Key skills & experience

• Degree in Naval Architecture (or another relevant engineering discipline) or significant practical experience in ship maintenance / waterfront facility management
• Experience with ports/harbour facilities and working in complex operational environments
• Proficient with AutoCAD (or similar design software)
• Strong organisational and communication skills (multi-stakeholder, safety-critical environment)
• Analytical, proactive problem-solving approach; comfortable working across through-life support / refit & repair activities

To be considered, you’ll need to be a sole UK national and eligible to obtain and maintain NNPPI security clearance.

If you’re looking for a naval architecture role with real long-term programme impact, apply with your CV or reach out directly for more details.