Draughtsperson

Responsibilities

• Technical Draughting & Engineering Support
• Produce detailed fabrication, assembly and installation drawings for steel structures, outfit, foundations and marine components.
• Translate concept, basic and detailed design packages into production‑ready outputs using AutoCAD.
• Prepare and maintain accurate materials parts lists (MPLs/BOMs) aligned to drawing revisions.
• Production & Shipyard Support
• Act as a technical interface between Engineering and Production, resolving shop‑floor queries.
• Support onboard, block and workshop activities by addressing buildability and installation challenges.
• Feed production red‑line updates into controlled drawing revisions.
• Configuration Control & Documentation
• Maintain revision control and document accuracy in line with Navantia UK's Quality Management System.
• Update drawings to as‑built status following construction or commissioning changes.
• Support concessions, deviations and engineering changes.
• Compliance & Standards
• Ensure drawings comply with classification society rules, flag state requirements, customer specifications and shipyard standards.
• Produce outputs that consider manufacturability, safety, maintainability and inspection requirements.
• Collaboration & Values
• Work collaboratively to meet delivery targets.
• Deliver high‑quality, precise documentation that stakeholders trust.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining ownership and professionalism.
• Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing.
• How Your Success Will Be Measured
• ≥ 95% on‑time delivery of assigned drawings
• ≥ 90% first‑time‑right issue rate
• Positive stakeholder feedback
• Zero uncontrolled or superseded drawings
• Timely, accurate as‑built updates
• Consistent demonstration of STEADY values

Requirements

• Essential
• Experience in shipbuilding or a marine engineering environment
• Strong 2D CAD skills (AutoCAD)
• Understanding of fabrication methods, production drawings and weld details
• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office
• Desirable
• Engineering Drawing Diploma or equivalent
• Experience supporting live shipbuild or fabrication projects
• Familiarity with class society and marine standards
• Exposure to 3D ship design tools
• Ability to propose practical, cost‑effective solutions
• 🎓 Education & Experience
• HNC/HND in Engineering, or significant equivalent experience within shipbuilding or heavy fabrication. Practical shipyard support experience is strongly preferred.
• 🏢 Working Environment
• Primarily office‑based, with occasional travel and overnight stays. You may sometimes work beyond standard hours depending on project needs.
• 🚀 Why Join Navantia UK?
• You'll be part of a highly skilled, mission‑driven team building next‑generation maritime capability. This is an opportunity to shape real‑world engineering projects while working in an environment that values collaboration, growth and respect for every individual.
• We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.
• If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

Benefits

Additional Information

Draughtsperson - Navantia UK (Appledore) Based: Appledore | 🏗️ Engineering | Navantia UK is growing, and we're looking for a skilled Draughtsperson to join our Engineering team in Appledore. If you're passionate about producing high‑quality ship production drawings and supporting real shipyard construction, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one. In this role, you'll create accurate, production‑ready technical drawings and materials information that enable safe, efficient and compliant shipbuilding. You'll work closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, QA and Project teams-collaborating across disciplines to deliver technical excellence while living our STEADY values: Service, Trust, Excellence, Agility, Dedication and You .

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