Do you want to become a Naval Architect? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Naval architects are specialist engineers who design and oversee the building and repair of ships and offshore structures like oil rigs.
They could be involved in work on oil tankers for a private company, warships for the Royal Navy, hovercraft or passenger ferries, fishing boats and tugs, or smaller yachts and leisure boats. Depending on the company, project and role of the architect, typical work can include:
Naval architects tend to work normal office hours, but may need to work additional hours to meet deadlines.
Design work is usually carried out in an office, but naval architects may also visit sites where crafts are being constructed. Shipyards and docks can be noisy and dirty, and it may be necessary to work outside during bad weather and rough seas.
Salaries range from around £18,000 to £50,000 a year, or more.
Naval architects should:
Jobs in the four remaining major shipbuilding companies are fairly rare, but there is increasing work on specialist vessels, and in designing and building smaller craft.
Most jobs are based in coastal towns and cities, and there are opportunities to work abroad.
Competition for jobs is fierce and a degree in an engineering subject is usually essential. School leavers may be able to train in marine engineering with the Royal or Merchant Navy.
There are no age limits to becoming a naval architect. A background in engineering or marine technology would be an advantage.
A naval architect could move from technical to general management and on to a senior post or directorship, enter another branch of engineering, or become self-employed.
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