Marine Engineer

The Opportunity

I am recruiting for a Maritime Engineer to join a UK Maritime Team, working on both local and international projects. This is an opportunity to assist in the delivery of a broad range of maritime and port projects on time and to budget, including feasibility studies, port master planning, technical due diligence, and conceptual to detailed design. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues to provide a highly responsive service to internal and external clients. They will also assist in the development of digital tools to enhance project delivery and may support the preparation of fee proposals for a wide range of opportunities.

A willingness to learn and grow is expected in this fast-growing area of work. Typical clients include port owners/operators, offshore wind developers, contractors, investors, and public sector bodies. Projects are extremely varied and aim to make a positive difference in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a wide range of maritime and ports projects, including both design and advisory work.
• Assist in the project management of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects within time and budget.
• Contribute to the technical delivery of civil/maritime engineering designs, calculations, models, reports, and drawings.
• Represent the maritime team when collaborating with other internal teams.
• Network and actively participate in forums, knowledge-sharing sessions, and other platforms.
• Support innovation and contribute to the development of internal training and digital tools to optimise delivery.

Is this role right for you?

Applicants should hold a BEng, MEng, or MSc qualification in Civil Engineering or a related subject. Ideally, candidates will be working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Required qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan work and multi-task to meet project goals, deadlines, and budgets.
• Experience in the design of port facilities using Eurocodes, PIANC, and other relevant design codes, standards, or guidance.
• Onsite construction experience with maritime or port infrastructure.
• Project management experience for small to medium-sized port projects.
• A good understanding of port operations, equipment, and infrastructure requirements for various functions, including container, dry/liquid bulk, general cargo, project cargo, and offshore wind.

What’s on offer

This organisation values each team member’s success and growth. Guided by strong values, they offer:

• Competitive and fair pay
• A career in which all members can belong, grow, and thrive
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing
• Wide-ranging learning opportunities
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through the work you do

The organisation is employee-owned, giving it the freedom to choose work that aligns with its purpose and to collaborate on ambitious projects that deliver remarkable outcomes for clients and communities. Profit share is a key part of the reward system, enabling all members to share in the results of collective efforts.

Additional benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection cover
• Access to flexible benefits to support wellbeing and individual needs