Junior Naval Architect – Bristol

Company: iO Associates
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Senior Safety Critical Consultant at iO Associates

Job Title: Naval ArchitectSalary: DOELocation: Bristol / HybridContract Type: Permanent

iO are proudly partnered with a growing consulting firm specialising in military, nuclear and maritime excellence. Currently looking to onboard a Jr‑Mid Level Naval Architect to meet growing demands due to project pipeline. The successful engineers will be an integral part of the business growth and success over the coming years. Using their skills and expertise on a variety of projects including:

  • Defence programmes such as the Future Air Dominance Systems (FADS), Future submarine docking facilities and Multi‑Role Support Ship parametric design studies.
  • Nuclear maritime feasibility studies and concept development.
  • Commercial vessel replacement programmes including concept of operations and technical specifications.
  • Submersible and surface asset design.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge naval architecture challenges, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions.

What will you be doing?

  • Leading and supporting concept and feasibility studies.
  • Develop parametric CAD models & technical specifications.
  • Structural, stability and performance analysis.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, shipbuilding & offshore operations.

What do you need to bring to the table?

  • Degree educated within an engineering discipline.
  • CAD tool proficiency or naval architecture modelling specific software.
  • Experience with concept development & feasibility studies.
  • SC cleared or eligible for clearance. (Sole British preferred)
  • Experience within the defence sector is highly valued.
  • Familiarity with nuclear maritime applications desirable.

These guys are a UK‑based safety management, operational support and management consultancy with 40 years of experience working within the nuclear industry, both civil power generation and maritime domains. Delivering advisory and support services to valued customers, seeking to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems within the industry. A bespoke consultancy with ambitious growth plans, giving you the opportunity to work across a range of deliverables that will utilise and grow your skillset.

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Design and Engineering

Industries

  • Nuclear Electric Power Generation

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Posted: June 1st, 2026