Navantia UK

Graduate Naval Architect role supporting vessel design, stability and hydrodynamic assessments, structural evaluations, engineering calculations, CAD modelling, and technical documentation across maritime and defence projects.Company DescriptionNavantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.Job DescriptionAs a Graduate Naval Architect, you will support the basic design, analysis and development of naval and commercial marine vessels across a range of shipbuilding, repair, conversion and marine engineering projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will assist with vessel design activities, stability assessments, weight management, structural evaluations and technical documentation to ensure designs are safe, efficient and compliant with customer, regulatory and classification society requirements.The role provides an opportunity to develop specialist naval architecture knowledge and practical engineering experience while contributing to the delivery of complex maritime and defence programmes. Through mentoring, structured development and practical project experience, you will work towards achieving professional registration and Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate UK Engineering Council licensed institution.The RoleSupport the development of naval architecture and ship design solutions for new build, repair, conversion and modernisation projects.Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation.Support vessel stability assessments, including intact and damage stability analyses.Attend and support Senior Naval Architects during inclining experiments, lightweight surveys, sea trials and other vessel assurance activities.Assist with weight and centre of gravity calculations, weight monitoring and reporting activities.Support the preparation of trim and stability books and associated vessel documentation.Contribute to ship hydrodynamic and performance assessments, including propulsion, resistance and seakeeping studies.Assist with the development of hull form designs, structural arrangements and general arrangement layouts.Support the preparation of docking, mooring and lifting calculations and associated procedures.Produce and maintain engineering drawings, models and documentation using CAD and specialist naval architecture software.Participate in design reviews and technical meetings, providing engineering support to project teams.Assist with ensuring compliance with Classification Society Rules, IMO regulations and customer requirements.Attend vessels, shipyards and project sites to support inspections, design verification activities, production liaison and commissioning support where required.QualificationsMEng degree (or expected degree) in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or a related engineering discipline.Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) or another relevant professional engineering institution, with the aim of achieving Chartered Engineer status.Understanding of fundamental naval architecture principles, including stability, hydrostatics, vessel arrangements and ship structures.Ability to learn and adapt to specialist naval architecture, engineering and design software packages.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Eligible to work in the UK.Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance where necessary.Additional InformationThis is an opportunity to start your career in a unique industry, working on complex shipbuilding programmes that require precision, coordination and technical excellence.You’ll gain practical experience, receive structured development and build skills that will support your long-term career in production planning, manufacturing or operations.

Posted 2 days ago

Graduate role supporting production planning, scheduling, materials, work orders and coordination in a shipbuilding/manufacturing environment. You’ll develop skills in SAP PP/MM, Excel, planning and production workflows.Company DescriptionNavantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.Job DescriptionAre you a recent graduate looking to build a career in production planning, work preparation, scheduling or material management?Navantia UK is recruiting a Graduate Production Planner to join our Belfast team and support the planning and coordination activities that enable shipyard production execution. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while developing technical, analytical and systems capability.You’ll work alongside experienced Production, Work Preparation, Material Management and Scheduling colleagues, gaining exposure to how complex shipbuilding workflows are planned, sequenced and delivered.You don’t need to be an expert when you join us. We’ll provide training and support to help you build foundational capability in SAP PP/MM, production planning processes, work package readiness and technical interpretation.What You’ll Be DoingAs a Graduate Production Planner, you’ll support the preparation, control and coordination of the information required to keep production moving. Your work will help ensure materials, work orders, drawings and technical documentation are ready when needed.You’ll gain experience across:Production Planning & Work PreparationPreparing, updating and controlling production planning and work preparation information.Creating and maintaining work orders, routings, reports and readiness trackers.Material ManagementCarrying out material availability checks and tracking constraints.Interpreting bills of material and technical information for planning purposes.Scheduling & CoordinationPreparing data for scheduling and production planning meetings.Updating actions, trackers and progress information.Coordinating with Production, Work Preparation, Material Management and Planning colleagues.Technical & Systems DevelopmentLearning SAP PP/MM and core production planning processes.Developing understanding of production workflows, load-capacity principles and system architecture.What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for graduates who are organised, curious and eager to learn — people who enjoy working with data, solving problems and supporting operational delivery.QualificationsYou’ll NeedA degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Operations or a related discipline.Strong interest in production planning, work preparation, materials or shipbuilding operations.Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.Ability to interpret basic technical information or willingness to develop this skill.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.A learning mindset and willingness to develop SAP capability.It Would Be Great If You Also HaveExposure to SAP, ERP systems or manufacturing planning.Understanding of shipbuilding or manufacturing environments.Placement or project experience involving planning, materials, production or data analysis. What You’ll GainJoining Navantia as a Graduate Production Planner will give you the opportunity to:Build foundational capability in SAP PP/MM and production planning systems.Gain hands-on experience supporting real production workflows and shopfloor execution.Develop skills in planning, scheduling, materials, technical interpretation and data accuracy.Work alongside experienced professionals across multiple production-related functions.Build a strong foundation for progression into professional-level planning roles.Who Will Succeed in This Role?We’re looking for someone who is:Detail-focusedOrganisedCuriousCollaborativeProactiveA clear communicatorMost importantly, we’re looking for someone with the enthusiasm and potential to learn.Why Navantia?This is an opportunity to start your career in a unique industry, working on complex shipbuilding programmes that require precision, coordination and technical excellence.You’ll gain practical experience, receive structured development and build skills that will support your long-term career in production planning, manufacturing or operations.

Posted 10 days ago

Graduate BMO Analyst supporting shipbuilding and defence projects through project management, cost control, risk management, and data analysis.Company DescriptionNavantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.Job DescriptionAre you a recent graduate looking to build a career in project management, business management, project controls or data analysis?Navantia is looking for a Graduate Business Management Office (BMO) Analyst to join our team in Belfast.This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting major shipbuilding and defence programmes while developing a broad range of commercial, analytical and project management skills.You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Controllers, Cost Controllers and senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to how complex programmes are planned, monitored and delivered.You don't need to be an expert when you join us. We’ll provide training and support to help you develop your skills, including training in SAP, project controls, Earned Value Management (EVM) and reporting tools.What You'll Be DoingAs part of the Business Management Office, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate across different areas of the team and build experience in a range of disciplines, including:Project ManagementSupporting Project Managers with the planning and coordination of project activities.Helping maintain project schedules, action logs and delivery plans.Supporting project meetings, tracking actions and monitoring progress.Helping prepare project reports, presentations and management information.Project Controls & PerformanceSupporting project teams with performance monitoring and reporting.Working with project data to identify trends, variances and potential issues.Supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) activities.Helping monitor project performance against agreed cost and schedule baselines.Cost ManagementSupporting budget monitoring, forecasting and cost reporting.Analysing project expenditure and financial information.Maintaining cost trackers and performance dashboards.Helping prepare monthly performance reports.Risk & Opportunity ManagementSupporting project risk and opportunity registers.Tracking mitigation actions and supporting risk reviews.Helping identify emerging risks and issues.Data & Continuous ImprovementUsing tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to analyse data and create reports.Supporting the development of dashboards and performance metrics.Helping improve processes, reporting and data quality across the BMO function.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for graduates who are curious, analytical and keen to learn and who want to develop a career working on complex projects.QualificationsYou’ll needA degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related subject.To be a recent graduate or have up to 2 years' relevant experience, including placements or internships.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good numerical ability and attention to detail.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Strong written and verbal communication skills.The ability to organise your workload and manage competing priorities.The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new skills and systems.It Would Be Great If You Also HaveYou don't need all of the following, but experience or knowledge in any of these areas would be beneficial:Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.Project management principles or methodologies.Project controls, Earned Value Management, planning or cost management.SAP, ERP or other business systems.Data analysis and presenting information to stakeholders.What You'll GainJoining the BMO Graduate Programme will give you the opportunity to:Gain experience across project management, project controls, cost management and risk management.Work alongside experienced professionals on major shipbuilding and defence programmes.Develop your analytical, commercial and project management skills.Receive formal and on-the-job training in SAP, EVM, project controls and reporting tools.Gain experience working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.Develop a broad understanding of how complex programmes are planned, controlled and delivered.Build a strong foundation for a long-term career within the industry.Who Will Succeed in This Role?We're looking for someone who is:Analytical – You enjoy working with information, numbers and data and can identify trends and solve problems.Organised – You can manage your time, prioritise tasks and keep track of deadlines.Curious – You want to understand how things work and aren't afraid to ask questions.Collaborative – You enjoy working with different people and contributing as part of a team.Proactive – You take ownership of your work and look for ways to improve.A strong communicator – You can present information clearly and confidently to different audiences.Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the potential and enthusiasm to learn and develop.Why Navantia?This is an opportunity to start your career in a unique industry, working alongside experienced professionals on complex shipbuilding and defence programmes.You'll gain practical experience, receive structured training and develop skills that will support your career long after the graduate programme has finished.

Posted 10 days ago