Designer (Naval Architect) - Poole, United Kingdom - RNLI

    RNLI
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    Designer (Naval Architect)

    Salary £28,334 - £33,334 (dependent on experience) Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time Additional information Flexible working will be considered Location Poole, Dorset, England Location description Hybrid working arrangement between home and Poole, with a requirement to work in the office 2-3 days per week Interview date To be confirmed Closing Date Reference 17259 Documents (please view all documents)
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  • About us

    Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

    We're looking for a graduate level Naval Architect (Designer) to join our Naval Architecture team. The team are responsible for the structures, stability, equipment, and human factors across all the RNLI's floating assets. Working in collaboration with other Engineering colleagues, Production, Procurement, Maintenance, and Operations teams you will be supporting the existing fleet, new construction projects and developing new equipment in line with departmental priorities as well as to support obsolescence. Your commitment to helping us produce and evaluate innovative, practical, and cost-effective engineering and design solutions will be key.

    Some of the benefits

  • Salary £28,334 - £33,334 (dependent on experience))
  • Flexible working
  • 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
  • Life assurance
  • Health and dental cash plan
  • Your Role

    As a Naval Architect (Designer), you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

  • Assist with the design and development work and configuration change control of technical documentation to facilitate the through life product configuration of all assets and their associated equipment using the RNLI business systems and processes.
  • Ensure that the design of RNLI plant, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with EAM Processes and Standards.
  • Work within the EAM delivery and project cells and work with the Cell Leads and project managers to ensure work is completed to agreed timescales and that Cell processes are followed.
  • To act as a designated engineering signatory in accordance with the EAM delegated authority.
  • To assist in providing technical support to coastal staff and volunteers.
  • To undertake technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and analysis of data at boatyards, contractor's premises and on-board plant.
  • To become involved in other ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
  • About You

    You'll be an output focused individual with a dynamic approach to your work, who is looking to develop your career in an exciting engineering environment. To be considered for this role you will need:

  • A RINA accredited Naval Architecture (or equivalent) engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales and Northern Ireland qualification level 5 as defined by the UK government, or at level 3 or 4 with proven additional experience.
  • A dynamic and motivated individual with a positive attitude. A team player, able to collaborate and perform under pressure.
  • A proven ability to develop novel strategies to overcome issues and to innovate to improve operational delivery.
  • Good communication skills, both written and presentational.
  • Good team working, organisation, communication and attention to detail.
  • So, as a Naval Architect (Designer) if you have a desire to grow your technical skills and understanding and want to see how this role supports our organisation's aim to save lives at sea, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.