Naval Architect

Tasks and duties

• Designing civil and military ships, floating structures, submarines and other seagoing vessels.
• Estimating project costs and overseeing construction and repairs of marine vessels.
• Working with shipbuilders, engineers, ship owners and shipping organisations.
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other technology to aid in designs and calculations.
• Providing engineering solutions and technical and commercial guidance to clients.
• Contributing to naval procurement processes.
• Researching and developing new design and construction methods.
• Carrying out surveys of ships’ hulls, superstructures and equipment.
• Measuring ships for tonnage and freeboard.
• Conducting investigations into incidents and faults.