Naval Architect - Submarine Propulsion & Stability
Quast Ltd
Bristol BS34 8JH, UK
Published today
Naval / Navy
Voyage Contract
Location: Abbey Wood / Hybrid
Rate: Up to £775/day
IR35: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC required (DV highly desirable)
Contract Length: Initial contract to 31 March 2026. Potential for 12, 24, or 30 month extension.
Start Date: ASAP, subject to onboarding
Application Deadline: 19 January 2026 at 13:00
Overview
We are seeking a Naval Architect - Submarine Propulsion & Stability. This role will sit within the Submarine Naval Architecture team within the Naval Authority & Technology Group ,which is accountable for the assurance of maritime key hazards, developing standards and guidance for safe and capable vessels, and conducting underpinning R&D, focused on the area of submarine Propulsor.
• Develop technical proficiency in the area of submarine stability and propulsor.
• Acting as Propulsor TCG Lead, managing the long-term strategy for propulsor R&D to support design and development.
• Chair the Propulsor Working Group, develop Propulsor SQEP and provide SME guidance to project teams
• Conduct second party assurance reviews into Stability Key Hazard as a Naval Authority
• Reviewing Officer
• Support the R&D activities into submarine hydromechanics to ensure vessel safety and capability.
• Develop and maintain technical guidance and defence standards.
• Lead and manage graduate Naval Architect undertaking placements within the team.
• Manage international taskings and projects, with the expectation to travel in support
• Support with business management activities such as project management, commercial and financial duties.
Key Tasks and Deliverables
TASK: Management of MSCA PROP capability area
Associated Deliverables:
• TCG / QTR summary presentations.
• CASP and TAF documents.
• MoD Endorsed PROP milestone
TASK: Act as NARO (or provide guidance until NARO delegation held) for KHA Submarine Stability
Associated Deliverables:
• NARO review documentation and NAF documents in response to certification tasks.
Essential Skills and Experience
• Naval Architect qualified (masters level or equivalent experience)
• Experience of Submarine hydrodynamics
• Experience of ship or submarine propulsion (including V&V techniques)
Desirable Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of acoustic theory and measurement techniques.
• Professional registration such as CEng and/or MRINA.
Additional Information
• Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance to access SECRET information.
• Must be eligible for access to SUKEO data.
• DV clearance highly desirable.
Rate: Up to £775/day
IR35: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC required (DV highly desirable)
Contract Length: Initial contract to 31 March 2026. Potential for 12, 24, or 30 month extension.
Start Date: ASAP, subject to onboarding
Application Deadline: 19 January 2026 at 13:00
Overview
We are seeking a Naval Architect - Submarine Propulsion & Stability. This role will sit within the Submarine Naval Architecture team within the Naval Authority & Technology Group ,which is accountable for the assurance of maritime key hazards, developing standards and guidance for safe and capable vessels, and conducting underpinning R&D, focused on the area of submarine Propulsor.
• Develop technical proficiency in the area of submarine stability and propulsor.
• Acting as Propulsor TCG Lead, managing the long-term strategy for propulsor R&D to support design and development.
• Chair the Propulsor Working Group, develop Propulsor SQEP and provide SME guidance to project teams
• Conduct second party assurance reviews into Stability Key Hazard as a Naval Authority
• Reviewing Officer
• Support the R&D activities into submarine hydromechanics to ensure vessel safety and capability.
• Develop and maintain technical guidance and defence standards.
• Lead and manage graduate Naval Architect undertaking placements within the team.
• Manage international taskings and projects, with the expectation to travel in support
• Support with business management activities such as project management, commercial and financial duties.
Key Tasks and Deliverables
TASK: Management of MSCA PROP capability area
Associated Deliverables:
• TCG / QTR summary presentations.
• CASP and TAF documents.
• MoD Endorsed PROP milestone
TASK: Act as NARO (or provide guidance until NARO delegation held) for KHA Submarine Stability
Associated Deliverables:
• NARO review documentation and NAF documents in response to certification tasks.
Essential Skills and Experience
• Naval Architect qualified (masters level or equivalent experience)
• Experience of Submarine hydrodynamics
• Experience of ship or submarine propulsion (including V&V techniques)
Desirable Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of acoustic theory and measurement techniques.
• Professional registration such as CEng and/or MRINA.
Additional Information
• Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance to access SECRET information.
• Must be eligible for access to SUKEO data.
• DV clearance highly desirable.