Job Title: Principal Naval ArchitectLocation: Portsmouth - Hybrid - 3 days on-site / 2 homeRole Type: PermanentSalary: 50,000 - 58,000 depending on experience Our client, an established marine engineering firm, require an experienced Principal Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team. Please note candidates would need to be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance and have 5+ years'' residency in the UK. The Principal Naval Architect is expected to apply specialist Naval Architectural knowledge to undertake engineering activities delegated by the Project Lead Engineer or Naval Architect in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. What the role of the Principal Naval Architect entails:Depending on the specific project that is being supported, the individual will be expected to lead, manage, assure or carry out the Naval Architecture input to the assigned project such as:Assure dry dockings of shipsConduct ship stability/ hydro mechanic analysisConduct structural design and analysis for various materials including metals and compositesConduct design or material state surveysConduct or manage complex engineering changeCreate or assure structural repair plans for metals or composites and support the periodical survey, repair and certification requirements of the Class including repair assurance activities and the collation/ creation of evidence and submissions for Naval Authority or Classification Society CertificationEnsure maintenance of Naval Architect