Senior Naval Architect
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4010
Maritiem
(NL) Zeeland
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Mikai Boone
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For our client in Zeeland province we are looking for a Senior Naval Architect.
As a Senior Naval Architect, you will be instrumental in shaping high‑end yacht designs by performing critical naval architecture analyses, steering design decisions, and offering expert guidance at every stage of the project. You ensure each vessel is built to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and technological excellence.
You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and report hierarchically to the Technical Manager Shipbuilding while receiving functional guidance from the Project Manager Engineering.
You carry out key naval architecture calculations that underpin the yacht design process and provide technical solutions throughout the project. You take ownership of the accuracy and completeness of your work and proactively suggest enhancements whenever design outcomes warrant refinement.
In this position, you will:
Documentation & Compliance
Prepare both draft and final stability documents and guide them through the approval process.
Execute and support inclining tests, including documentation, on‑site activities, and official certification.
Coordinate with classification societies, inspection agencies, and regulatory authorities, and follow up on any required actions.
Sea Trials & Project Support
Develop the necessary protocols for Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Take part in sea trials to confirm vessel behaviour and performance characteristics.
Deliver clear, precise, and professional reports on all findings.
Work closely with fellow naval architects, project engineers, and other disciplines to address progress, challenges, and technical solutions.
Continuous Improvement
Support the development and refinement of standardised engineering methods.
Take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve processes, documentation, or calculation methodologies.
You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and report hierarchically to the Technical Manager Shipbuilding while receiving functional guidance from the Project Manager Engineering.
You carry out key naval architecture calculations that underpin the yacht design process and provide technical solutions throughout the project. You take ownership of the accuracy and completeness of your work and proactively suggest enhancements whenever design outcomes warrant refinement.
In this position, you will:
• Produce, verify, and manage weight assessments, stability analyses, and all related documentation.
• Act as a technical counterpart for the Engineering team and mentor junior naval architects when needed.
• Develop and evaluate calculations for major design areas such as:
• Watertight integrity planning
• Speed and endurance estimates
• Tank layout and volume determination
• Acoustic requirements
• Compliance with rules, standards, and classification
• Additional naval architecture calculations essential for yacht engineering
Documentation & Compliance
Prepare both draft and final stability documents and guide them through the approval process.
Execute and support inclining tests, including documentation, on‑site activities, and official certification.
Coordinate with classification societies, inspection agencies, and regulatory authorities, and follow up on any required actions.
Sea Trials & Project Support
Develop the necessary protocols for Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Take part in sea trials to confirm vessel behaviour and performance characteristics.
Deliver clear, precise, and professional reports on all findings.
Work closely with fellow naval architects, project engineers, and other disciplines to address progress, challenges, and technical solutions.
Continuous Improvement
Support the development and refinement of standardised engineering methods.
Take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve processes, documentation, or calculation methodologies.
Je profiel
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture (Shipbuilding).· At least 5 years of experience in yacht building or related shipbuilding sectors.
· Strong command of MS Office and relevant naval architecture software tools (Max Surf).
· Ability to make independent technical decisions within your field, aligned with project planning and in consultation with the Project Manager Engineering.
· Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
· Proactive attitude towards improving design outcomes.
· Comfortable communicating with authorities, engineers, and project teams.
· Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.
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