Maritime Civil Engineer

Noventis Consulting; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension Contributions

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

ICE Chartership Support

Job summary

Noventis Consulting is seeking a Maritime Civil Engineer based in Port Solent, UK. This full-time role offers hands-on project experience and direct mentoring from senior engineers.

Key responsibilities include supporting design and analysis of coastal projects, preparing engineering drawings, and assisting with various assessments. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering and strong communication skills.

The position includes competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and ICE Chartership support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering.
• Interest or experience in maritime/coastal engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with structural tools is a plus.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to visit sites.

Responsibilities

• Support design of waterfront structures and prepare engineering drawings.
• Assist with structural assessments and contribute to design reviews.
• Monitor project progress and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Interest or experience in maritime/coastal engineering

Strong communication skills

Understanding of engineering standards and regulations

Experience with AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Robot

STAAD

Job description

Location: Port Solent (Full-time, minimum 3 days/week office-based)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + 3 discretionary Christmas shutdown days, Pension Contributions, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, ICE Chartership Support

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to accelerate their career in maritime civil engineering. You’ll gain real responsibility, hands‑on project experience, and direct support from experienced senior engineers.

The consultancy is a fast‑growing maritime civil engineering firm working on marinas, harbours, coastal, and waterfront infrastructure across the UK and internationally. They are looking for a driven engineer who wants to develop deep technical expertise, progress toward chartership, and take ownership of meaningful project work from day one.

If you’re practical, ambitious, and eager to learn fast, this role offers the environment to do just that.

The Role

As a Maritime Civil Engineer, you’ll work across a wide range of coastal and marine projects, supporting design, analysis, and project delivery from concept through to construction. You’ll take ownership of your work packages, contribute to technical solutions, and gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle.

You will work closely with senior engineers who will mentor and support your development, helping you build technical skills, professional judgment, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design of pontoons, jetties, quay walls, slipways, berthing structures, and other waterfront assets.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and design reports with guidance.
• Assist with structural, geotechnical, and stability assessments of marine structures.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and quality assurance.
• Help deliver innovative, practical, and cost‑effective solutions for clients.

Project Support

• Work across all project stages: concept, design, consenting, procurement, and construction.
• Assist with tenders, bids, estimates, and technical proposals.
• Participate in site visits, surveys, and inspections to understand real‑world constraints.
• Monitor project progress and flag risks or delays.
• Provide technical assistance to internal teams and external partners.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

• Support MMO licence applications and statutory consents.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation and standards (CDM, Eurocodes, BS6349, PIANC).
• Assist with environmental assessments, risk documentation, and sustainability‑led design.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering.
• Interest or experience in maritime/coastal engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with structural tools (Robot, STAAD, etc.) is a plus.
• Understanding of engineering standards and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to take responsibility.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites.
• Either working towards ICE Chartership or intending to start — structured support provided.

Why Join

This role is for someone who wants more than just a job — you’ll have influence, responsibility, and exposure across all aspects of maritime engineering. You won’t be siloed: design, strategy, site work, client interaction, and delivery will all be part of your day‑to‑day.

• Real progression with the freedom to shape your future role.
• ICE Chartership support — mentoring, structured experience, and development.
• 25 days annual leave + discretionary Christmas shutdown.
• Pension, life insurance, critical illness cover.
• Work in a growing consultancy where your ideas and input truly matter.

Next Step

If you’re ready to take on challenging engineering work, learn fast, and make an impact in a growing maritime consultancy, this is the role for you.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion.