Lead Naval Architect

• The complete conceptual and basic design of landing craft, patrol boats and hydro graphic vessels;
• Contributing to the design of ships and maritime structures;
• Carrying out supporting naval and constructive calculations;
• Drafting of specifications for outsourcing and realization of the design;
• Guidance and steering of the employees and / or implementation;
• Maintain client contacts and monitor the performance of the work.

• A completed training in naval architecture WO/HBO level (MSc/BSc) preferably Naval Architecture direction
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar function;
• Familiar with naval calculations (CAD/FEM/NA);
• Excellent command of Dutch and English language;
• Good communication skills and editorial skills;
• Solution-focused institution;
• Well-developed sense of responsibility.

The larger projects for our client are usually large conversions of naval ships or offshore vessels. The input of clients focuses on the ship as a complete system. All disciplines play a role. For a project in Malaysia is integrated with the ship designed by a host of new devices and systems including their controls and all electrical wiring on board by a team of 16 persons. For major contracts in the offshore client does the constructive design of the interface with anchoring systems. In a team of 4 to 8 persons, there’s approximately 1500 tons of new steel defined. The Naval Architecture department consists of approximately 10 permanent employees.

Permanent position