Assistant Civil Engineer

Port of Tilbury London

Tilbury

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our port operations. The role involves managing civil engineering projects in a busy, live port environment, with responsibilities spanning design, budgeting, and contractor interfaces.

You will work on quayside structures, drainage, and utilities, ensuring CDM compliance and safe operations. A civil engineering degree and UK driving licence are essential, with 2–3 years on-site experience preferred.

Qualifications

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or closely related)
2–3 years UK construction/civil engineering on-site experience
Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

Take ownership of civil engineering projects from feasibility through to practical completion
Manage project programmes and budgets (£50k–£500k)
Coordinate with operational teams to schedule works around 24/7 port activities
Produce/update technical drawings using AutoCAD
Review contractor designs and method statements

Skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Site coordination

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Location: Port of Tilbury London Ltd, Leslie Ford House

Job Title: Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Port of Tilbury

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

About Forth Ports

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services.

With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

About The Role

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS - Please ensure you meet these before applying:

Unrestricted right to work in the UK (we do not offer visa sponsorship)
Civil Engineering degree (BEng/MEng) or equivalent
2-3 years post graduate UK construction/civil engineering experience
Full UK driving licence

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious civil engineer technician at the beginning of your career to accelerate your skills within a complex, operational port environment. You'll work on diverse infrastructure projects ranging from quayside structures and pavements to drainage systems and utilities - all within a live, 24/7 operational setting that presents unique engineering challenges.

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you'll take genuine ownership of projects from inception through to completion, supported by our experienced Engineering leadership team. This isn't a graduate training scheme - you'll be managing real projects with budgets, programmes, and contractor interfaces from day one.

Typical Projects Include

Quayside and marine structure repairs and upgrades
Internal road and pavement reconstruction & repair programmes
Drainage and utilities infrastructure works
Structural inspections and remedial works
Port estate development projects supporting operational growth

This role requires regular site presence across the Port of Tilbury estate. Due to the operational nature of the port environment, regular remote working is not available. You must be within commutable distance of Tilbury.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Take ownership of civil engineering projects from feasibility through to practical completion
Manage project programmes, budgets (typically £50k - £500k)
Coordinate with operational teams to schedule works around 24/7 port activities

Technical Responsibilities

Produce and update technical drawings using AutoCAD
Develop scopes of works and review contractor designs and method statements
Apply engineering principles to solve practical problems in a live operational environment

CDM and Safety Compliance

Act as Client representative under CDM 2015 regulations
Ensure contractors comply with port safety requirements and permit-to-work systems

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline)
2-3 years UK construction or civil engineering project experience working with contractors on site
AutoCAD proficiency - able to produce and modify civil engineering drawings
Full UK driving licence - site travel is a daily requirement

Essential Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
Practical problem-solving approach - able to make decisions on site
Comfortable working independently whilst knowing when to expand

What Forth Ports Can Offer You

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Defined pension scheme and life assurance
Professional membership subscriptions paid (ICE, IStructE, etc.)
Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
Cycle to work scheme
Attractive family-friendly policies
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
GymFlex health club memberships

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the value serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to our organisation.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

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