Structural Engineer - Composites

Oyster Yachts; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine design company in Southampton seeks a marine composite design specialist. The role involves preparing design models, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in yacht production. This position emphasizes attention to detail and a proactive approach in design improvements.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of marine composite design experience.
• Experience from a consultancy or boatyard background.
• Strong orientation towards yacht production.

Responsibilities

• Establish a clear scope of supply guided by management.
• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings for production.
• Review external survey reports and design repair strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of polyester composite materials

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree qualified in a relevant field

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/09/2025

Working closely with 3rd party consultancies andOyster Production, the role will encompass all aspects of marine GRP compositedesign. This includes ratification and processing of 3rd party designinformation and a degree of first principles composite design. Alongside designfor production there will be significant interaction with Oyster Production toensure quality and accuracy are maintained and a practical approach to remedialstrategies in the case of manufacturing defects or errors.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Establisha clear and accurate scope of supply using the contract Master Work List andguided by the Client Project Manager and Line Manager
• Provideproduction support across the company
• Prepare3D models and 2D drawings for Oyster Production (AutoCAD & Siemens NX)
• Adhereto ISO 12215/ Lloyds SSC/ DNV HSLC design requirements
• Reviewexternal survey reports and compile list of actions based on Surveyorrecommendations
• Performin-house surveys, prepare reports and design repair strategies were required
• Assistwith the design of material test samples, commission testing and prepare testresult reports as required
• Assistwith the development and optimization of manufacturing strategies incollaboration with Oyster Production, QA and Metrology Departments.
• Havea meaningful input into continuous design improvement (value engineering),design for production efficiency, cost and weight reduction.
• Havegood time management and adhere to required deadlines.
• Attendproduction and project meetings as required to stay abreast of contractvariations and production feedback.
• Managedesign aspects of relevant external supply chain in conjunction withProcurement and Project Managers.

Requirements

Knowledge

Familiarwith polyester, vinylester and epoxy composite construction materials and techniques

Knowledgeof infusion an advantage

Goodproduct and supplier knowledge and experience of supplier management

Asound understanding of yacht systems including knowledge of component location andinstallation requirements where relevant to composite design

Skills Computerliteracy/aptitude using software such as:

• AutoCAD
  
• MicrosoftOffice in particular Outlook, Excel and Word

Experience

• Eitherfrom a consultancy or boatyard background but must be strongly orientatedtowards yacht production.

Qualifications

• Degreequalified with 2-5 years’ marine composite design experience
  

Personal Characteristics

• Honestyand integrity.
  
• Highattention to detail.
  
• Professionaland respectful approach, internally and externally.
  
• Positive,helpful and consistent.
  
• Willingto travel for business, if required