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Job Description Organisation: Defence Equipment &amp; Support Salary: £45,200-£49,200 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Professional II Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent Summary At Defence Equipment &amp; Support (DE&amp;S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. Nationality, visas and vetting: We're unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months. Job description Are you a senior naval architect inspired to work on cutting-edge defence projects? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S). Here, you'll be at the forefront of naval architecture, solving unique technical challenges and collaborating with our partners to introduce new methods and technologies in support of the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. You will become part of a dedicated team of engineers working on high-profile projects that deliver critical defence capabilities. Managed within a specialist skills group, you will be assigned to projects based on priority and your individual development goals. Whether involved in ship acquisition or through-life support, you'll face high tempo naval architecture challenges. As a senior naval architect, you'll leverage your leadership, communication, and influencing skills to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Your role will be crucial in obtaining and relaying information vital to our projects. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to travel to various UK locations, including naval vessels and military facilities. We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Producing or reviewing technical artefacts, models, layouts and reports as part of the assurance and acceptance process</li> <li>Assisting with the development of junior naval architects</li> <li>Utilising technical software tools such as Paramarine, to support stability plan approval and generate stability and/or structures operator guidance</li> <li>Providing shore-based emergency response to incidents such as collision or grounding</li> <li>Collaborating with the Naval Authority and Technology Group (NATG) and Classification Societies to maintain certification</li> <li>Serving as the point of contact for naval architecture inquiries, attending working groups, and providing feedback to stakeholders, industry partners, and senior management</li> <li>Visiting shipyards for inspections, surveys and meetings </li></ul>Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: <ul> <li>Relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience</li> <li>Technical experience in naval architecture and associated software tools </li> <li>Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes</li> <li>Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or be able to achieve within 9 months</li></ul>In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: <ul> <li>Technical Requirements, Evaluation &amp; Acceptance - Practitioner</li> <li>Technical Decision Making - Practitioner</li> <li>Leadership</li> <li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul>Benefits <ul> <li>25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li> <li>Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%</li> <li>Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards</li> <li>Access to specialist training and funded qualifications</li> <li>Support for progression</li> <li>Huge range of discounts</li> <li>Volunteering days</li> <li>Enhanced parental leave schemes</li></ul>Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. #LI-Hybrid Further Information <ul> <li>Candidate Information Pack: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack</a></li> <li>Terms and Conditions: <a href="https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions</a></li></ul>Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. Selection Process Details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: <ol> <li>Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.</li> <li>Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.</li> <li>Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.</li></ol> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. About Us Join an integral part of the UK's Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces' equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country's armed forces to deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now! About the Team Problem solvers. Innovative thinkers. Career returners and switchers. It takes all kinds of people to drive our engineering programmes forward. From cutting-edge engineering to battle-winning technologies, you'll help equip the UK Armed Forces with the edge to protect our nation. Engineering is the largest department within DE&amp;S - and it's one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within our organisation and our industry partners and professional bodies too. Join us and discover where your ambition could lead you. Please see the MOD Privacy notice which informs how we will use your personal data, explains your rights and gives you information you are entitled to under Data Protection legislation. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Please click here to find out more. DE&amp;S/SDA and MOD Main internal applicants will need to apply through MyHR Internal Career Portal via the DE&amp;S/SDA jobs tile. This can be found on the MyHR home page. Please ensure you check your junk mail for email notifications from the DE&amp;S/SDA Talent Acquisition Team. To stop notifications being sent to your junk mail please add the following email address (<a href="mailto:emvz.fa.sender@workflow.g1mail.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com" target="_blank">emvz.fa.sender@workflow.g1mail.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com</a>) to the Safe Senders list in your email account.

Senior Naval Architect

Overview Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We have a number of exciting on-going projects with clients across both commercial &amp; naval marine domains and are seeking to expand our existing Naval Architecture capability. As a Naval Architect every day at Expleo will be out of the ordinary and will require you to be dynamic and responsive to changes in technology, innovation, and client requirements. You will have the opportunity to get involved in concept surface &amp; sub-surface vessel design, complex engineering design &amp; analysis tasks, the creation of new &amp; innovative tools &amp; processes, the delivery of engineering consultancy services, and the development of decarbonisation solutions &amp; other emerging technologies across a wide range of global maritime programmes. We will offer successful candidates the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement, providing more options to balance their work and personal life whilst ensuring business needs are achieved. Your primary place of work could be one of our three main UK office locations (Bristol, Derby or Preston) and occasional travel to client sites will be required, dependent upon project. Responsibilities <ul><li>Apply &amp; continue to develop a breadth of engineering skills, in the discipline of Naval Architecture and where applicable, other related disciplines.</li><li>Define &amp; conduct specific engineering analysis and project management techniques and keep abreast of emerging technologies that could improve the company and/or client processes &amp; outputs.</li><li>Investigate &amp; solve complex technical problems in concept, basic &amp; detailed design phases.</li><li>Develop &amp; maintain written technical and administrative procedures, standards, processes, practices, guidelines, and standards.</li><li>Interface directly with our customers and clients, representing our teams to discuss engineering solutions to complex problems.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Technology, Marine Engineering), or equivalent experience in the naval and commercial ship design, construction, or maintenance domain.</li><li>Member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).</li></ul>Essential skills <ul><li>Missing skills or experience? Let us be the judge! At Expleo we are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.</li><li>A readiness to grow &amp; develop your technical &amp; behavioural competence to operate at the cutting edge of your discipline.</li><li>The drive to work in a collaborative environment with a natural curiosity and continuous improvement approach, challenging yourself and others to find new solutions.</li></ul>Desired skills <ul><li>An understanding of the role of a Naval Architect and design codes &amp; standards throughout all stages of the equipment lifecycle.</li><li>The motivation to excel and achieve professional recognition, accreditation &amp; progression.</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience (6 years for non-degree qualified) working in either the commercial or naval maritime domain</li><li>Experienced in at least one of the following key technical knowledge areas: a. Hydrostatic, seakeeping &amp; stability analysis. b. Propulsion, resistance, and powering requirements. c. Hydrodynamic &amp; manoeuvring analysis. d. Marine structure design &amp; analysis. e. Ship design; including hull form, superstructure, arrangement &amp; outfitting</li><li>Experience of using Naval Architecture design &amp; analysis software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MaxSurf, NAPA, Aveva, Paramarine, Orcaflex, Ansys Structural/Fluent, MatLab, MS Excel).</li><li>Experience of working in small multi-discipline teams with an ability to communicate effectively.</li></ul>What do I need before I apply <ul><li>The post will be based in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and involve working with controlled goods, technology and/or services.</li><li>We are interested in engaging with all candidates with the necessary experience, however it should be noted that naval projects may be subject to initial security considerations (e.g., sole UK nationality and eligible for 'Security Check' (SC) or 'Developed Vetting' (DV) security clearance). </li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges </li><li>We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects </li><li>Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses </li><li>Competitive company benefits </li><li>Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo </li></ul>#LI-DS1 <ul><li>As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:</li><ul><li>Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible</li><li>Communicating and promoting vacancies</li><li>Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job</li><li>Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required</li><li>Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people</li></ul></ul>"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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