Maritime Civil/Structural Engineer

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup’s Maritime team is growing across Scotland and the North of England. We seek a Maritime Engineer to join a multidisciplinary group delivering coastal resilience, port development and marine infrastructure.

You will work with senior engineers, engage directly with clients and contribute to design, analysis and construction support across a varied UK portfolio. Opportunities to mentor graduates and progress professionally are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (MICE, MIStructE or equivalent).
• Experience designing and delivering maritime or related infrastructure (bridges, waterfronts, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 6349 and industry standards.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Confident working with clients, contractors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills; manage multiple priorities to programme.
• Experience in port, harbour, shipyard or coastal infrastructure.
• Experience with quay walls, piled jetties, dolphins or heavy-lift slabs.
• Experience using structural or geotechnical finite element analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from masterplanning and concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review maritime engineering designs, calculations, reports, drawings and digital models.
• Undertake inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments.
• Develop technical details and sketches for CAD and Revit.
• Support specifications, contract documentation and project management.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project prioritisation

Design reviews

Construction support

Technical guidance

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup’s Maritime business is experiencing significant growth across the UK and beyond, with an annual 10-20% annual growth rate projected to continue. Our project pipeline spans coastal resilience and engineering, port development for the energy sector, passenger transport, defence and more.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Maritime Engineer to join our growing Maritime Team across Scotland and the North of England.

Working alongside structural, civil and geotechnical engineers, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of maritime and marine infrastructure projects, from advisory and concept development through to detailed design and construction support.

This role is ideal for an engineer with relevant industry experience looking to develop their career. You will work alongside experienced senior engineers, with opportunities to take responsibility for projects, engage directly with clients and stakeholders, and support the development of graduate and early-career engineers.

Our projects span port and harbour development, offshore renewable energy, defence, passenger transport, waterfront development and coastal resilience, providing a varied and rewarding workload across the UK.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will have access to specialist expertise across the business, offering excellent opportunities for technical development, professional growth and career progression.

Your responsibilities will range from design activities to project management tasks including:

• Deliver projects from masterplanning and concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review maritime engineering designs, calculations, reports, drawings and digital models.
• Undertake inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments.
• Develop technical details and sketches for CAD and Revit.
• Support specifications, contract documentation and project management.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking the below skills and knowledge:

• BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (MICE, MIStructE or equivalent).
• Experience designing and delivering maritime or related infrastructure, such as bridges, retaining structures or waterfront developments.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 6349 and relevant industry standards.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Confident working with clients, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to programme.
• Experience in port, harbour, shipyard or coastal infrastructure.
• Experience with quay walls, piled jetties, dolphins or heavy-lift slabs.
• Experience using structural or geotechnical finite element analysis software.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy.

Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup atwww.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please [e-mail] let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.