DESIGN

Naval Architect

The aim of this role is to form an integral part of Spirit’s award-winning, in-house design team, providing technical information, calculations, and drawings, and assisting the creation of designs and construction drawings.

The role will require a flexible approach and ‘can do attitute’ to building in timber with carbon lamininate. Time management is key to meeting the deadlines and completion of tasks whilst adhering to industry legislation and compliance.

The key responsibilities are:
o Preliminary boat designs including General Arrangements, Machinery Arrangements, Deck Layouts, Sail Plans, Weight Studies, Trim Analysis, and Construction Design
o Structural review calculations & analysis, stability, performance reviews
o Produce weight and loading condition studies
o Specify all structural elements and undertake load and stress calculations
o Develop rig, foil, propulsion, steering and system designs
o To liaise wth governing bodies to ensure vessels comply with regulations such as the essential safety requirements of ‘Directive 2013/53/EU (Recreational Craft Directive)
o Ensure compliance with international regulations and classification society standards such as MCA, RINA, Lloyds Register
o Assist with all aspects of design and functionality of the design department
o Mentor members of the team as and when required encouraging growth within the department
o Consider environmental and sustainability impact at each stage of the design and build process.

Experience required:
o Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent
o Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
o Previous experience or knowledge of working with wooden yachts
o Understanding cold moulding and laminated frames
o Experience of sailing
o Knowledge of the relevant ISO standards to meet the requirements of the RCD
o Knowledge of Autocad, Inventor, Delftship and Office software