About the Role
As a Senior Naval Architect at TADEK, you’ll join our UK-based Naval Architecture team to lead high‑value engineering work across the offshore project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through detailed design, fabrication support, in‑operation integrity management and decommissioning. This role offers both technical leadership and the opportunity to contribute to TADEK’s growth as a senior resource, with scope for mentoring, innovation and client engagement.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and perform hydrodynamic modelling and analysis of vessels and floating bodies
- Design and analyse floating and fixed offshore structures including floating wind turbines and marine systems
- Provide expert guidance in technology selection, concept development and costing for offshore systems
- Drive innovation and ensure delivery of high‑value, practical client outcomes
- Mentor, guide and develop the next generation of Naval Architects
- Support business growth through client engagement and tender development (with the opportunity to share a stake in that growth)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s of Engineering/Science in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering
- 8+ years of professional experience in Naval Architecture or offshore engineering (experience in a consulting environment is desirable)
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
Skills
- Competence in hydrodynamic, mooring and stability analysis and structural assessments
- Experience with OrcaFlex, AQWA or similar analysis tools
- Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills
- Chartered status or working toward chartership preferred (RINA, IMechE or other professional bodies)
Attributes
- Self‑starter with excellent judgement and initiative
- Skilled team player and mentor
- Cultural awareness and emotional intelligence to effectively communicate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders
- Location: Woking, Surrey (office base with hybrid/remote flexibility).
- Hours: Full‑time (40 hours/week). Additional hours may be required during project execution phases.
- Travel: International travel including offshore/off‑site locations may be required.
- Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
We look after our team, so from day one you can expect:
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Flexible and agile working
- Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- BUPA Health Insurance
- Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’
- Quarterly social gatherings and team building
- Investment in training and development
- Office & Offshore Working Experiences
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
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