Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Haskoning; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer or similar to join their Maritime Engineering Team based in Lerwick, Shetland. This role requires expertise in developing engineering designs for maritime structures, including collaboration across project stages. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Private medical and dental insurance

Flexible working models

Qualifications

• Proficient in undertaking design and analysis work.
• Capable of clearly articulating decisions.
• Professional client-facing approach required.
• Ability to design from concept to construction.
• Experience in maritime structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analyses for maritime structures.
• Collect and collate design data.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations and review others' work.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Manage projects to ensure profitability.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Client orientation

Conceptual ability

Problem solving

Relationship building

Solution orientation

Organised

Personable

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Project Management experience

Job description

Are you a Senior Project Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, Project Manager or a Civil Engineer looking to join an engineering consultancy in a globally recognised Maritime Engineering Team? We are looking to expand our team in Lerwick, Shetland and would like to hear from you!

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About our Maritime Business:

Haskoning are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development, and our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide.We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide range of port projects.

We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals and engineers globally and we are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies, master plans and designs.

About Our Lerwick Team:

Arch Henderson, established in 1919, have recently merged with Haskoning and have integrated into the Water & Maritime Business Unit of Haskoning to create a Maritime Arch Henderson Advisory Group with offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Lerwick and Thurso. It is an exciting time in our history as we look to take advantage of the synergies between these two organisations, both with excellent reputations.

The Lerwick team comprises expert Maritime, Civil and Structural Engineers, Project Managers and Engineering Technicians delivering a wide range of maritime and other related projects across the Northern Isles. You would be joining a well-established team that is looking to develop as we embark on this next chapter.

The Role:

The role will require you to use your technical and practical experience to develop engineering design solutions for maritime civil engineering structures in ports and shipyards, using steel, concrete, timber, and other materials to relevant design codes.

You will have engineering input in all project stages from inception, through design and construction, to demolition, recycling, and reuse.

Your technical and commercial experience, and liaison with multi-disciplinary teams will be vital to the success of the projects you work on

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare designs and analyses for maritime and associated structures, from initial concepts through to detailed designs.
• Collect and collate design data.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations, check and review calculations produced by others.
• Produce sketch drawings and details for CAD and Revit drafting by others and check and review these prior to issue.
• Prepare draft Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents and Specifications.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Undertake structural analyses and reporting, using hand calculations, excel, and finite element software.
• Provide engineering judgment and advice; contribute to preparation of study reports.
• Commercial and technical management of projects within the office, ensuring projects show a profitable result and are completed to an agreed programme. You’ll also contribute to the development of the client base of our UK maritime team through the production of proposals.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Analytical ability to undertake design and analysis work with support from senior engineers for complex tasks.
• Communication skills, clearly articulating orally and in writing the reasons behind your decisions.
• Client orientation, understanding the importance of the client’s perception of the organisation. Maintaining a professional client facing approach.
• Conceptual ability, capable of undertaking design from concept to ready for construction.
• Problem solving, thinking laterally and developing solutions to problems with others and on your own.
• Relationship building, building a network within the immediate team, and the wider organisation.
• Solution orientation delivering the project objective without losing focus in the detail.
• Organised, disciplined, structured and consistent in the way you work.
• Personable - approachable, relatable, and empathetic.
• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree (or equivalent experience) and/or Project Management experience with a technical background.
• Background in Maritime structures would be desirable but not essential.

Note: Even if you feel you do not meet all of the role requirements described above, please still apply. We value applications from a range of backgrounds - so please highlight additional skills you could bring to the role.

What we offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That is how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you are connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us! We also recently won the New Civil Engineer Award for the Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firm), in recognition of our commitment to creating a supportive and flexible work environment.

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life. Opportunities to work with colleagues in other UK locations and overseas.

We can offer you the steppingstone in your career and most importantly Enhancing Society Together!

You can learn more about our wide range of EMPLOYEE benefits here.

Includes:competitive salary, generous annual leave, life assurance, private medical and dental insurance and many more!

Are you our new colleague?

Location

You will be based in Lerwick, Shetland.

You must be available to live and work in the remote island of Shetland. You can find out more about relocating to Shetland here: https://www.shetland.org/life.

For the right candidate there are discussions to be had around support with relocation.

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV and fill out the questionnaire via the job advertisement.

Alternatively, for an informal discussion, or if you have any queries or issues using the application link, you can contact the Lerwick Office on 01595 695512.

For more information about Haskoning and Arch Henderson, our websites www.haskoning.com and www.arch-henderson.co.uk