Job Description

Design Engineer - Structure (Yachts)

About Us

Lateral Naval Architects ( ) specialise in the engineering of yachts, within the broader BMT Ship Design team.

We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical knowledge deliver meaningful, practical solutions. We are driven by a commitment to a safer, more efficient, effective and sustainable future. To find out more about BMT please go to

We know that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to achieving our purpose as a business. Our goal is to build more diverse teams and to create an environment where employees are engaged, thriving, and feel a sense of belonging.

The Ship Design capability within BMT provides Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering design consultancy across a broad portfolio of services for advanced and specialised vessels, from initial concept through to detailed design and production. With an established background in yachts, commercial and naval vessels and significant experience across all hull form types, propulsion systems and structural materials, the company utilises state of the art technology to provide innovative design solutions and consultancy services tailored to the individual requirements of owners, operators, and shipyards worldwide. We work at the forefront of technology including working on the transition to net zero carbon technology.

Why work for us?

At BMT, our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, family, finance, and personal development. An example of some of the benefits we offer.

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• Flexible Working
• Wellbeing Fund \xe2\x80\x93 a yearly fund for you to spend on a hobby or interest.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

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About the role

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer - Structure assigned to Lateral Naval Architects. The Design Engineer is responsible for providing a skilled contribution to the design work for assigned projects within the company and maintaining the technical requirements and the standard of deliverables required within the discipline. Sharing their knowledge and experience with colleagues across all disciplines, working in close collaboration on a project by project basis. Actively managing the quality of work produced and completing assigned tasks in a timely and transparent manner. Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement.

Lateral Naval Architects provides complete engineering expertise to the superyacht industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. Our core competency is engineering, but our unique focus is on meaningful innovation to enable superyachts that meet the demands of today\'s owners and those of the future. We believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions.

The role is based in our Southampton office and we offer flexible work time and hybrid working arrangements around the core hours and in office days required for our team.

About you

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the marine industry.
• Self-motivation and time management to meet agreed targets and deliverables deadlines.
• Personal time planning, including feedback to support in the definition of resource requirements, time budgets and deliverables deadlines.
• The ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement.
• Demonstrates communication and behavioural competencies in alignment with or exceeding BMT Career Level expectations.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail.
• The ability to produce clear and well-presented drawings and plans to a suitable quality and standard.

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT 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.

Other desirable skills could include:

• 2D CAD (AutoCAD) to produce design information (Advanced skill level).
• 2D/3D CAD (Rhino and NAPA Steel) and other specialist software as required to produce and to review design information.
• MS Office to develop reports, spreadsheet data and presentation information.
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations and Classification and Flag rule sets.
• Knowledge and understanding of ship systems design and its impact upon integration.
• Knowledge and understanding of ship structural design as applied to structural arrangements.

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Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your application as soon as possible. We look forward to learning more about you.

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