Maritime Civil/Structural Engineer — Coastal Infrastructure

AECO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development through AECOM

Support toward professional charterhip

Volunteering days, wellbeing

Job summary

At AECOM, the Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with civil and structural background to lead design and analysis of marine infrastructure across UK and international projects.

You will work within an experienced team on quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, and related works, contributing to all project stages while ensuring safety and compliance with UK/European standards. Flexible on location across the UK with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong civil/structural design background, ideally with experience in marine or coastal infrastructure.
• Sound understanding of structural behaviour, materials (concrete, steel, sheet piles), and marine loading conditions.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes, and maritime guidance documents.
• Eligible and able to obtain Security Clearance (SC level).

Responsibilities

• Undertake the structural design and analysis of maritime and coastal structures using relevant design codes (BS, Eurocodes, PIANC, CIRIA, ICE guidance).
• Develop concept, preliminary, and detailed designs for new build and refurbishment projects, including quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, dolphins, linkspans, and related works.
• Carry out stability, bearing capacity, and durability assessments of marine structures under wave, current, and corrosion effects.
• Design and specify fendering systems, mooring arrangements, and scour protection measures.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and structural condition surveys and prepare inspection reports.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, port authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and coastal process engineers across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and CDM Regulations.
• Provide technical support during construction, review contractor submissions, and respond to site queries.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Civil engineering

Structural analysis

BS/Eurocodes familiarity

Marine loading knowledge

Education

MEng/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

At AECOM, the Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with civil and structural background to lead design and analysis of marine infrastructure across UK and international projects.

You will work within an experienced team on quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, and related works, contributing to all project stages while ensuring safety and compliance with UK/European standards. Flexible on location across the UK with hybrid working options.