120 Naval Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

We’re expanding our Naval Division team to join our office in Bristol.

Main Responsibilities:

• 2D and 3D design of naval structures
• Equipment arrangement based on interpretation of schematics and basic engineering data
• Development and detailing of construction drawings for new shipbuilding projects

What do you need to join the team?

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Naval Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the naval sector, specifically in the structures discipline
• Proficiency with software tools such as ANSYS , FORAN , or AVEVA 3D

What benefits do we offer?

• Flexible working hours
• Reduced work schedule every Friday of the year
• Reduced work schedule in July and August
• Remote work days per week, depending on project needs
• Continuous training through platforms and customized courses

Are you interested in working for an international company that values talent and professional growth?

Let us tell you more…

Who are we?

We are a company with over 25 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Technology , undergoing consistent growth and committed to excellence—both in our projects and in how we treat people. With over 1,000 professionals working on international projects, we deliver engineering, consulting, and digital solutions across sectors such as Naval & Defense , Infrastructure , Energy & Industry , and Digital Transformation .

We have offices in Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Australia, the United States, South Korea , and the United Kingdom . In Spain, our offices are located in Madrid, Ferrol, Vigo, Bilbao, El Puerto de Santa María, Cartagena, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , and Seville (our headquarters).

We view each professional challenge as a shared mission, embracing contributions from both junior and senior professionals. The diversity of our projects and steady growth create opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. We are committed to building a passionate team that values open communication and camaraderie, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

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We look forward to meeting you!

We’re expanding our Naval Division team to work at our Bristol office.Ç

We are currently looking for a Mid - Senior Engineer with experience in 3D modeling of HVAC systems in the naval sector.

Main Responsibilities:

• 3D modeling of ventilation duct systems
• Thermal load sizing and load balancing
• Interpretation of functional ventilation schematics
• Equipment layout planning and support design for HVAC components
• Preparation of construction drawings

What do you need to join the team?

• Degree in Naval Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing HVAC system calculations in the naval sector (industrial sector experience is also valued)
• Proficiency with FORAN and AVEVA 3D

What benefits do we offer?

• Flexible working hours
• Reduced work schedule every Friday of the year
• Reduced work schedule in July and August
• Remote work days per week, depending on project needs
• Continuous training through platforms and customized courses

Are you interested in joining an international company that values talent and professional growth?

Let us tell you more…

Who are we?

We are a company with over 25 years of experience in Engineering and Technology, known for our successful growth and commitment to excellence—in both project delivery and how we treat people.

With more than 1,000 professionals working on international projects, we provide services across the Naval & Defense , Infrastructure , Energy & Industry , and Digital Transformation sectors worldwide.

We have offices in Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Australia, the United States, South Korea , and the United Kingdom . In Spain, we’re located in Madrid, Ferrol, Vigo, Bilbao, El Puerto de Santa María, Cartagena, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , and Seville , which is our headquarters.

We approach every professional experience as a shared challenge—encouraging contributions from both junior and senior talent. Our project variety and continued expansion support continuous learning and long-term career development.

We are committed to building a passionate team that communicates openly and prioritizes teamwork, ensuring a collaborative and positive work environment.

Want to learn more? Come see for yourself!

#JoinGhenova #EngineeringTheFuture

Ready to design the future?

We look forward to meeting you!

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Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.As a SEA Naval Combat Systems Engineer, you will support our Complex systems division as a Naval Systems Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Subject Matter Expert reporting to the NSIPS Team Leader.

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Job Description

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35

£38.21 per hour umbrella

Hybrid Working – 1 – 2 days per week on site

Job Role:

Undertake a defined range of Wholeship - Integration activities including Outfit systems, compartment design and integration activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. Supplying advice and support to internal and external customers ensuring defined objectives ar.

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**Job Description Summary**
The role of Lead Naval Functional Safety Engineer, GE Power Conversion UK, is an exceptional opportunity for your capabilities, enthusiasm and experience to make a real impact at one of the leading energy technology companies working on major, global projects.
The Lead Naval Functional Safety Engineer will be responsible for leading and performing a wide range of Functional Safety activities throughout the full lifecycle of major UK and global Naval projects. You will have opportunities to work on projects from their concept through design, manufacture, commissioning and into service.
**Job Description**
Ready for a new, exciting career opportunity, you will report directly to the Naval Engineering Leader, collaborating with a diverse engineering and business community.
Working in a class-leading, multi-disciplinary team of engineers you will bring your extensive expertise in Functional Safety engineering within the field of military projects and equipment, ideally with knowledge of relevant military standards, class rules and regulatory requirements.
As part of this role, you will support various projects, leading and producing Functional Safety Plans and deliverables, as well as supporting and conducting Functional Safety analysis.
**You will have responsibility for the following activities:**
+ Coordinating Functional Safety aspects across various projects to ensure a consistency of approach across the business.
+ Capturing and analysis of Functional Safety requirements for new projects.
+ Creating Functional Safety Management Plans (FSMP) and project philosophy documents to support functional safety, where necessary.
+ Ensuring compliance with the relevant safety standards on projects.
+ Creating/reviewing & maintaining Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments.
+ Developing/reviewing Functional Safety concepts & Technical safety concepts
+ Analysing and defining Safety requirements (Functional Safety requirements and Technical safety requirements) for projects and equipment.
+ Conducting Safety analyses (e.g. FTA, FMEA, HAZOP)
+ Leading technical discussions with suppliers & customers on Functional Safety.
+ Conducting and supporting functional safety audits and assessments.
+ Development of safety plans and safety justifications where required for projects.
+ Supporting the project teams and our suppliers, by providing direction, guidance and mentoring, to produce our Safety deliverables.
+ Working with the wider engineering and Product Safety teams in support of Safety Hazard Identification and Safety and Risk Management.
**Qualifications/Requirements**
+ Minimum of a degree or equivalent qualification, or higher, for example Masters or PhD, in a relevant engineering discipline.
+ Certified Functional Safety Engineer with demonstrable Functional Safety knowledge.
+ Previous experience of delivering Functional Safety documentation.
+ Experience of functional safety analysis techniques, including, but not limited to, conducting FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, HARA activities.
+ Experience of working with functional safety standards.
+ Experience with safety planning tools.
+ Is a sole UK National and holds, or be eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
**Desired characteristics**
+ Experience within the UK Defence sector, in particular with the UK Royal Navy.
+ Knowledge of military and/or defence standards.
+ Chartered (or working to) or equivalent with a recognised institution, with a proven record of continuous professional development.
+ Knowledge of classification rules, e.g. DNV, ABS, Lloyds for marine.
+ Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict timescales, excellent communication skills, good report writing skills, well organised.
+ Hold a UK Driving Licence and be willing to travel within base country and overseas for short-term working.
**You can expect from us**
+ Flexible working arrangements.
+ Attractive compensation package.
+ Flexible benefits you can personalise.
+ Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account.
+ 34 days' vacation including national holidays.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

**Job Description Summary**
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
**Job Description**
As the **Lead Controls and Automation Engineer,** you will be responsible for delivering control system projects primarily for Marine, Offshore and Naval applications. Your technical knowledge will help progress electrification and decarbonization in the marine business sector.
This technical role entails working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design, implement and test our Controls & Automation Systems solutions to meet both customer and marine classification society requirements.
**In this role you will focus on:**
+ Supporting the engineering activities during the production of control systems from the receipt of an order to handing over to the customer after commissioning and testing on the vessel at sea.
+ Providing a technical interface to customers, classification societies, and suppliers.
+ Producing design, installation, and test documentation; maintaining this documentation throughout the project cycle.
+ Working with the Drawing Office to produce equipment drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, cable interconnection drawings, and interface schedules.
+ Performing the functional design of HMI, PLC Architecture, Networks, and Communications Interfaces using standard hardware and software components.
+ Writing PLC software using IEC 61131-3 programming languages e.g., Ladder diagram (LD), Function block diagram (FBD), Structured text (ST), Instruction list (IL), and Sequential function chart (SFC).
+ Designing, tagging, and testing control system mimics using HMI SCADA packages.
+ Managing change during the project lifecycle using appropriate change management processes.
+ Performing factory testing of control systems leading to a formal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with customer and classification society.
**Essential requirements:**
+ Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport ("UK Eyes only").
+ Possession of or ability to obtain security clearance to SC (Security Check) level.
+ A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
+ Previous experience of designing and integrating control & automation project solutions.
+ Good understanding of programming PLCs.
+ Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols, e.g. Modbus (RTU/TCP IP), OPC-UA, Profibus, PROFINET, etc.
**Nice-to-have qualifications:**
+ Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving it.
+ Knowledge/awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security.
+ Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety as per IEC 61508.
+ Willingness to travel and to spend periods of time on commissioning activities domestically and overseas.
_This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels_ here ( _._
**You can expect from us:**
+ Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
+ Flexible work arrangements.
+ Competitive salary.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
+ 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
**Flexible Working at GE Vernova**
We know that life doesn't fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
**We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!** ** **
**The Energy to Change the World | GE Vernova →** ** Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Our client is a leading innovator in maritime defence technology and is seeking an experienced Lead Stress Engineer to join their esteemed Mechanical Engineering department. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that safeguard national interests. You will be instrumental in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of complex naval systems through rigorous analysis and design validation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of stress engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Develop and execute comprehensive stress analysis plans for new and existing naval systems, components, and structures.
• Perform advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using industry-standard software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN) to predict structural behaviour under various loading conditions, including static, dynamic, thermal, and vibration analyses.
• Interpret FEA results, identify potential failure modes, and recommend design modifications to enhance structural integrity and meet performance requirements.
• Validate analysis models through correlation with experimental test data and physical prototypes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations of analysis findings for internal teams, project management, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and naval engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing teams to integrate stress analysis considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of company standards, methodologies, and tools for stress analysis.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in stress engineering, FEA techniques, and materials science.
• Provide technical guidance and support for root cause analysis of structural failures or performance issues.
• Manage project timelines and resources for stress analysis tasks within larger engineering programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in structural analysis and FEA, with a significant portion focused on naval or complex mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in FEA software such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or Abaqus.
• Strong understanding of material science, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics.
• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams.
• Experience with naval systems, marine environments, and associated design standards is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present complex technical information.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and on-site collaboration.
• Eligibility for security clearance may be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry, contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge naval technology. Join our team in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK and help shape the future of maritime engineering.

Job Description

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35

£42.08 per hour umbrella

Hybrid Working – 1 – 2 days per week on site

Job Role:

Undertake a defined range of Wholeship - Integration activities including Outfit systems, compartment design and integration activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. Supplying advice and support to internal and external customers ensuring defined objectives ar.

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**Job Description Summary**
GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
**Job Description**
**Core Responsibilities**
+ Be a recognised technical expert in Power Systems, associated components & equipment.
+ Provide technical ownership to projects to support the development of safe, technically compliant, and cost-effective solutions at holistic Power System level.
+ Undertake all aspects of Power Systems design: - including modelling, analysis, and simulation of Power Systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD etc.
+ Develop equipment specifications, FDS's and support overall system level design.
+ Ensure Power System designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules where applicable.
**Additional Responsibilities**
+ Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets on projects with utmost focus on safety.
+ Provide project level technical leadership in design, reviews, project level technical resource forecasting and estimated times to complete activities.
+ Provide technical support to the project manager, lead engineer & commissioning teams in managing project deliverables and variations.
+ Provide Power Systems application support & technical guidance to the commercial and site teams.
**Qualifications/Requirements**
+ Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport ("UK eyes only").
+ Possession of, or capable of obtaining, UK security clearance to SC level.
+ Knowledge of Power Electronic Converter system integration.
+ Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject, or relevant industrial experience.
+ Knowledge of Enhanced Generator Management Systems (EGMS) and/or Power Management Systems (PMS).
+ Working experience of using Power Systems Modelling software tools.
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.
+ Working towards or hold a _CEng_ qualification (or strong interest).
+ Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
+ Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
+ Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
+ Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for site and customer visits.
_This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels_ here ( _._
**You can expect from us:**
+ Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
+ Flexible work arrangements.
+ Competitive salary.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
+ 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
**Flexible Working at GE Vernova**
We know that life doesn't fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. That's why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
**We're always looking for top talent! If this role isn't quite right, but you're interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!** ** **
**The Energy to Change the World | GE Vernova →** ** Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.