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Job Description

A leading international classification society is seeking a senior structural specialist to provide technical leadership across its submarine portfolio.

This role focuses on the assurance, governance and development of structural frameworks for submarine platforms, working closely with defence clients, shipyards and regulators on highly complex, safety-critical programmes.


The Role
  • Lead and maintain structural assurance frameworks and guidance for submarines
  • Act as a technical authority on pressure hull design, fatigue, corrosion, extreme loading and watertight integrity
  • Support classification, advisory and service delivery teams on submarine projects
  • Engage with defence stakeholders, shipbuilders and regulatory bodies
  • Represent the organisation in international technical committees and standards forums
  • Mentor engineers and support capability development within the naval team
Your Background
  • Degree qualified in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering or similar
  • Extensive experience in submarine structural design and/or assessment
  • Strong understanding of classification rules, naval standards and structural mechanics
  • Proficient with structural analysis / FEA tools
  • Comfortable operating in senior, client-facing technical roles
Why Apply
  • Join a globally recognised classification authority in a strategic submarine role
  • Influence the development of submarine structural standards and assurance policy
  • Work on long-term, high-profile defence and government programmes
  • International scope with flexible location options


If you’re ready to make a global impact in naval structural engineering, apply today.