Naval architect

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course

University

Most naval architects have a degree or postgraduate qualification. This would usually be an engineering subject like:

• naval architecture
• ocean, offshore or marine engineering
• ship science

You may be able to get onto a degree course if you've got qualifications from working as an engineering technician.

Degree courses that offer practical work experience through a year in industry, summer placements or internships may give you an advantage. Your university careers service can help you find suitable opportunities.

Entry requirements:

• 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and physics

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Skills:

• maths knowledge
• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• design skills and knowledge
• knowledge of physics
• analytical thinking skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to read English
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• ambition and a desire to succeed
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
• operations analysis skills
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to learn through your work
• persistence and determination
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• concentration skills

What you'll do:

Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.

In your day-to-day duties you could:

• coordinate the work of engineering design teams
• make sure that designs are safe, seaworthy and cost-effective
• prepare design plans using computer software
• check and test specifications using computer simulations and 3D models
• make sure that designs meet operational requirements
• coordinate manufacturing or repair work

Location : You could work in an office, at a shipyard, on a rig, on a ship or in a laboratory.
Environment : Your working environment may be at height and outdoors some of the time.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.

Salary:

Starter : £25,000
Experienced : £65,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

39 - 41 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends occasionally

Career Path:

With experience, you could progress to senior positions. You could become a consultant, providing technical and commercial guidance, support and project management for research, design, construction, refits or conversions.

You could also move into other areas like procurement, sales and marketing.