Maritime Civil Engineer

Haskoning; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Brighton is seeking an Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to join their Maritime Engineering team. The role involves designing maritime civil engineering structures and conducting analyses while supporting diverse projects. Candidates should hold a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering and have strong analytical and communication skills. Flexible working models and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Dynamic workplace with development opportunities

Flexible working models

Recognition for commitment to employee support

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in engineering.
• Ability to undertake design and analysis work with support.
• Clear articulation abilities in both oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analyses for maritime structures.
• Collect and collate design data.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations and check calculations from others.
• Prepare draft Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents, and Specifications.
• Undertake structural analyses using various software.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication Skills

Client Orientation

Conceptual Ability

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Solution Orientation

Organised and Structured

Future Looking

Personable

Education

BEng or above in a Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Job description

Vacancy Intro

This is an opportunity for an Engineer with 2-4 years of experience, wanting to join an engineering consultancy in a globally recognised Maritime Engineering team based in Brighton.

About Haskoning

Haskoning has been connecting people for 140 years, with over 7,000 employees working in over 25 countries. Together, through our expertise and passion, we have helped contribute to a better society and improved people’s lives with work under‑pinned by our sustainable values and goals. We are an independent international engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation.

Haskoning is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

About our Maritime Engineering Team

Haskoning are at the forefront of innovative international maritime planning, design and development, and our teams of multi-disciplinary experts assist our international clientele to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide. We provide expert commercial, technical and operational advice and create 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, and shipyard and dry dock professionals and designers globally. We are world leaders in the production of port and shipyard feasibility studies, master plans, and designs.

Examples of recent projects include the design of a lock for a new port in India, the design of the newest, largest, and most technically advanced shipyard in the Middle East with three dry docks covering an area of over 1,000 hectares, above and below water assessment of a set of dock gates in the North East of England, and providing continuous significant support to our various UK Naval Bases.

You will be part of our UK team and will be supported by one of our regional Associate Directors.

The Role

The role will require you to use your technical training and experience to date to contribute to the development of engineering design solutions for maritime civil engineering structures and elements in 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. The work will include:

• 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.

What are the required skills and experience you should bring

• Analytical Ability – ability to undertake design and analysis work with support from senior engineers for complex tasks.
• Communication Skills – can clearly articulate orally and in writing the reasons behind your decisions.
• Client Orientation – understands the importance of the client’s perception of the organisation. Maintains a professional client- facing approach.
• Conceptual Ability – capable of undertaking design from concept to ready for construction.
• Problem Solving – can think laterally and develop solutions to problems with others and on your own.
• Relationship Building – builds a network within the immediate team, and the wider organisation.
• Solution Orientation – can deliver the project objective without losing focus in the detail.
• Organised and Structured –Need to be organised, disciplined, structured and consistent in the way you work.
• Future Looking – keen interest in Digital Solutions.
• Personable – approachable, relatable, and empathetic.
• BEng or above in a Civil or Structural Engineering Degree (or equivalent).

What we can 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 will meet other graduates during our training scheme and be able to make your own networks and develop your career. You will have the opportunity to meet our current graduates during the interview process, so, if this sounds like you why not apply?

You can learn more about our benefits here.

Locations

Brighton only