KBR require a Naval Architect for a long-term contract assignment.

The role is deemed to be outside of IR35 so engagement via a UK limited company is acceptable subject to assessment. Candidates need the legal right to work in the UK.

As Technical Advisor - Naval Architectural Structures specialist you will provide support related to this discipline. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Review and further development of the structural arrangements and scantlings developed during Concept Definition (including turret interface, machinery spaces, topsides module supporting structures and fore and aft end structures), checking of scantlings to Classification Society Rules, finite element analysis of the hull for the site specific conditions and towing route, hull girder ultimate strength assessment, design and analysis of foundations and support structures, selection of steel strength and grades, fatigue assessment, collision and dropped object analysis and structural design of the helideck.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or directly related discipline required
• Minimum 10+ years in Naval Architecture
• Strong knowledge of ship structures, preferably FPSOs
• Good experience of finite element analysis and fatigue analysis
• Good knowledge of Class Rules for FPSOs
• Experience with LR Shipright software beneficial
• Experience with structural drawings and structural detailing beneficial
• Experience of collision and dropped object analysis beneficial

This is long-term twelve-month assignment. Candidates need to commit to working four days in the Leatherhead office. Attractive hourly rate.