Maritime/Civil Design Engineer

Kingdom People; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Portsmouth seeks a Design Engineer (Waterfront/Civil Bias) to lead and coordinate design processes for maritime infrastructure projects. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and over 5 years of experience. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering sustainable design solutions. Excellent salary and career development opportunities available.

Benefits

Excellent career development

Professional accreditation support

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Incorporated Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Lead and coordinate design activity from inception to in-service.
• Deliver innovative design solutions aligned with sustainability goals.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

British Standards

Building regulations

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a background in large, complex infrastructure projects? We’re hiring a Design Engineer (Waterfront / Civil Bias) to join a specialist engineering team at Portsmouth Naval Base, delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable design solutions for critical maritime infrastructure.

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What you’ll be doing

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, taking responsibility for the design process across waterfront structures, foundations, and peripheral engineering systems.
• Lead and coordinate design activity from inception to in-service, ensuring compliance with regulations, alignment with client objectives, and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
• Develop design briefs into detailed Statements of Requirements and manage multi-discipline design teams for major projects.
• Deliver innovative design solutions aligned with sustainability and Net Zero Carbon goals.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, legislation, and regulations, and review/manage subcontractor designs accordingly.
• Prepare documentation including Safe to Operate statements, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Support audits, inspections, and quality processes for project handover; provide regular progress reports, forecasts, and KPIs to senior management.
• Mentor and support junior engineers while fostering a positive team culture.
• Contribute to projects in a unique maritime environment with national significance.

What you need

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or sub-discipline).
• Incorporated Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, from inception to delivery.
• Experience in waterfront structures, foundations, reinforced concrete, piling, and peripheral systems (e.g. corrosion control, utilities, dockside assets).
• Knowledge of British Standards, building regulations, and legislation (CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full right to work in the UK.

The details

• Full-time, permanent role.
• Based at Portsmouth Naval Base.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects in a unique maritime environment.
• Excellent career development and professional accreditation support.
• Salary £60,000 per year, with excellent benefits and long-term career progression opportunities.