Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
£25,000 - £65,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
Most naval architects have a degree or postgraduate qualification. This would usually be an engineering subject like:
You may be able to get onto a degree course if you've got qualifications from working as an engineering technician.
Degree courses that offer practical work experience through a year in industry, summer placements or internships may give you an advantage. Your university careers service can help you find suitable opportunities.
You'll usually need:
You can join the Royal Institution of Naval Architects for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming a naval architect from:
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You could work in an office, at a shipyard, on a rig, on a ship or in a laboratory.
Your working environment may be at height and outdoors some of the time.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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