Current Vacancy

Naval Architect / Floating Systems Design Engineer

About Tadek

Founded in 2010, Tadek is an offshore engineering consultancy built around curious, capable people who enjoy tackling hard problems together. We bring together naval architects, analysts, engineers and project specialists who work collaboratively to deliver technically robust, practical solutions — informed by real offshore experience and a shared commitment to doing the job properly.

About the Role

As a Naval Architect / Floating Systems Design Engineer at Tadek, you’ll join our UK-based Naval Architecture team to support the delivery of engineering work across the offshore project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through to detailed design, analysis and offshore installation support. You’ll work across a diverse range of offshore energy projects, contributing to hydrodynamic modelling, stability assessments, mooring analysis and transportation studies, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

  • Perform hydrodynamic modelling and analysis of vessels and floating bodies
  • Support the design and analysis of floating and fixed offshore structures
  • Undertake stability, transportation and installation assessments
  • Develop and validate mooring system models and analyses
  • Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and engineering documentation
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients and suppliers to deliver project outcomes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Master’s of Engineering/Science in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering
  • 0–8 years of professional experience in Naval Architecture or offshore engineering (0+ – Graduate, 1-5 years – Junior, 5-8 years – Intermediate)
  • Experience in a consulting or offshore energy environment is desirable
  • Fluent English (spoken and written)

Skills

  • Experience with hydrodynamic, stability and mooring analysis
  • Familiarity with tools such as OrcaFlex, AQWA, Maxsurf, Rhino or similar
  • Experience with Python or similar for engineering analysis is desirable
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills
  • Familiarity with offshore code and standards

Attributes

  • Proactive and able to work independently with good judgement
  • Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and develop
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage across teams and stakeholders

Essential Information

  • Location: Woking, Surrey (office base with hybrid/remote flexibility).
  • Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week). Additional hours may be required during project execution phases.
  • Travel: International travel including offshore/off-site locations may be required.
  • Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

We look after our team, so from day one you can expect:

  • Competitive salary and bonuses
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Gym Membership Allowance
  • BUPA Health Insurance
  • Weekly team ‘lunch and learn’
  • Quarterly social gatherings and team building
  • Investment in training and development
  • Office & Offshore Working Experiences

Our Application Process

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We aim to keep the process clear, respectful of your time, and focused on real engineering capability.

Step 1:
Initial Conversation

A short telephone or Teams call to understand your background, experience, and what you’re looking for — and to answer any questions you have about Tadek or the role.

Step 2:
Technical Discussion

A practical technical assessment tailored to your experience. This may include discussion of analysis work (e.g. OrcaFlex), procedures, operations or deliverables you’ve successfully led.

Step 3:
Meet the Team

An in-person interview at our Woking office, including time spent with the team and the opportunity to see how we work day-to-day.

Interested? Apply Now.

If you are interested in pursuing a career at Tadek, we warmly invite you to get in touch.

Whether you apply for one of our advertised roles, or you’d like to send your CV and covering letter prospectively, we look forward to hearing from you.