Civil/Structural Engineer Ports & Maritime

Jacobs; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs UK is seeking a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer to help design maritime infrastructure including quay walls, jetties and breakwaters. You will perform detailed design calculations, assessments and on-site inspections, using STAAD Pro, ANSYS and BIM tools to deliver cohesive client outcomes.

Join a global team delivering modern, decarbonised coastal and port solutions. The role offers hybrid working, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues, and clear pathways for

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer status or working towards Chartered.
• Demonstrable experience in maritime design and structural assessment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Collaborative approach with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design solutions for maritime infrastructure (quay walls, jetties, breakwaters).
• Perform structural design and calculations using STAAD Pro and ANSYS.
• Lead on-site inspections and provide design coordination services.
• Prepare client deliverables (reports, inspection and calculation packages).
• Lead the preparation of contract documents and specifications.
• Support project planning and delivery using BIM and collaboration tools.
• Identify risks, manage change requests and contribute to compensation events.
• Provide technical guidance and development to colleagues.

Skills

Chartered status

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

ANSYS

BIM software

Job description

Your impact

Supporting a diverse portfolio of major UK and international clients across the maritime, defence, energy and transport sectors, our 100-strong UK Ports & Maritime team forms part of a global network of more than 750 specialist maritime engineers, delivering world-class expertise across commercial ports, bulk terminals, naval bases, breakwaters and coastal defences, dredging and reclamation, marine offloading facilities, and seawater intakes and outfalls.

Due to sustained growth and continued significant investment, a number of exciting opportunities have been created within our Ports & Maritime team.

Joining Jacobs at this pivotal stage, you’ll help shape our business, solutions and capability footprint, playing an integral role in delivering world-class, innovative solutions that support decarbonisation, climate resilience and the modernisation of critical maritime infrastructure.

Your remit will include

• Facilitate the development of detailed design solutions for maritime infrastructure and facilities, such as quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, ferry terminals and shipyards.


• Carrying out structural design and assessment calculations, both manually and using software such as STAAD Pro and ANSYS.


• Take an active role in site-based structural inspections and providing design coordination services for works on site.


• Develop and produce client deliverables such as design reports, feasibility reports, inspection reports and calculation packages.


• Take a lead role in the preparation of contract documents, bills of quantities and specifications.


• Provide technical expertise to support the planning, management and delivery of projects using the latest BIM and other collaborative software, protocols and processes.


• Proactively identifying and engaging with Early Warning issues, managing change requests and contributing to compensation events.


• Provide technical and professional guidance, support and development to colleagues and peers, aiding their personal and professional development.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Chartered (or working towards Chartered status)


• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.


• Demonstrable experience in the design and engineering of maritime structures.


• Sound knowledge of British and international standards and/or Eurocodes.


• Established knowledge of structural theory and strong analytical skills.


• Proven problem-solving ability.


• Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders at all levels, including internal teams, JV partners and clients.


• Proven track record of delivering maritime projects and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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