About Tadek
Founded in 2010, Tadek is an offshore engineering consultancy built around curious, capable people who enjoy tackling hard problems together. We bring together naval architects, analysts, engineers and project specialists who work collaboratively to deliver technically robust, practical solutions — informed by real offshore experience and a shared commitment to doing the job properly.
About the Role
As a Naval Architect / Floating Systems Design Engineer at Tadek, you’ll join our UK-based Naval Architecture team to support the delivery of engineering work across the offshore project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through to detailed design, analysis and offshore installation support. You’ll work across a diverse range of offshore energy projects, contributing to hydrodynamic modelling, stability assessments, mooring analysis and transportation studies, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders.
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.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform hydrodynamic modelling and analysis of vessels and floating bodies
- Support the design and analysis of floating and fixed offshore structures
- Undertake stability, transportation and installation assessments
- Develop and validate mooring system models and analyses
- Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and engineering documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients and suppliers to deliver project outcomes
Education & Experience
- Master’s of Engineering/Science in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering
- 0–8 years of professional experience in Naval Architecture or offshore engineering (0+ – Graduate, 1‑5 years – Junior, 5‑8 years – Intermediate)
- Experience in a consulting or offshore energy environment is desirable
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
Skills
- Experience with hydrodynamic, stability and mooring analysis
- Familiarity with tools such as OrcaFlex, AQWA, Maxsurf, Rhino or similar
- Experience with Python or similar for engineering analysis is desirable
- Strong technical report writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with offshore code and standards
Attributes
- Proactive and able to work independently with good judgement
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and develop
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage across teams and 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
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