Job Title: Naval Architect/ Project Manager
Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire
Reports To: Lead Naval Architect and Directors
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed based on experience
About FISH – Marine Design | Composites
At FISH, we design boats that perform and are far from ordinary. We’re a sharp-thinking marine design consultancy with hugely diverse track record. Our projects range includes high-speed powerboats and military vessels, low-drag motorboats, workboats, superyacht tenders, crew transfer vessels, amphibious craft, sailing yachts and air cushioned vehicles.
We provide a broad spectrum of design and engineering expertise to the marine industry covering naval architecture, structural engineering, production engineering and consultation. Blending creativity with solid technical know-how we turn ambitious ideas into seriously capable craft.
Following a hugely successful year in 2025, we are expanding our team further to support new and existing projects both in the UK and worldwide. Our portfolio is and far from mundane, fancy something different – get in touch!
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and innovative hands on Naval Architect/Project Manager with good attention to detail to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will need to apply existing experience to new problems to ensure creative, robust and workable solutions. In this role you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and development of marine vessels through many sectors as well as managing projects and liaising with clients. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical integrity, safety, and performance of projects across design, construction, and operation phases.
Key Responsibilities
Manage project and customer relations alongside Senior team members.
Design & Engineering: Develop vessel designs including hull forms, structure, and systems in compliance with regulatory standards and project requirements.
Hydrostatics & Stability: Hydrostatic calculations, stability assessments, and weight estimates.
Performance Analysis: Evaluate resistance, propulsion, and seakeeping performance using empirical methods, computational tools and model testing.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards, class rules.
Technical Documentation: Prepare design drawings, specifications, analysis reports, and technical documentation for internal review and client submissions.
Project Involvement: Engage in design reviews, meetings, and communication with clients and stakeholders.
Construction Support: Provide technical support during build, assembly, trials, and commissioning phases. Conduct inspections and resolve design-related issues.
Development Support: Support with the development of design proposals, future concepts, innovation and R+D.
Technical Output: Produce clear and considered information and drawings for use by yards and class societies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
2–5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Proficiency with naval architecture and design software such as Maxsurf or similar.
Good attention to detail.
Knowledge of design standards and classification society rules.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and technical report writing ability.
Ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Eagerness to develop and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Eligible to work in UK and willing to travel occasionally if needed.
This is an office-based role with some remote working. Due to our office location the candidate will need to have their own means of transport.
Desirable Skills (Optional but beneficial)
Familiarity CFD tools would be a benefit, but not essential.
Structural Analysis experience with ability to perform structural design and strength calculations using FEA tools and classification society rules.
Knowledge or experience of composite boat structures.
Hands on practical experience in a boat yard.
Hand Sketching.
What We Offer
Involvement and exposure to diverse and high-profile marine engineering projects.
Opportunities for training and growth as part of our fast paced team operating in multiple market sectors.
Relaxed working environment in a rural setting.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV and ideally a portfolio of work you have been involved in to careers@fish-mdc.com
Please note: We are only able to consider applicants who are eligible to work in the UK.
\Interested but not sure if you have everything we are asking for? Let us be the judge and we will happily advise if this role or anther within FISH would be suitable.