Maritime Civil & Structural Engineer - Coastal & Port Design

AECO; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with a civil and structural background to lead design and analysis across UK and international projects.

You’ll work with an experienced team delivering quay walls, jetties, revetments, and coastal structures, contributing from concept through construction support while meeting UK and international standards. Flexible on location across the UK.

Qualifications

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong civil/structural design background, ideally with marine or coastal experience.
• Sound understanding of structural behaviour, materials (concrete, steel, sheet piles), and marine loading conditions.
• Familiarity with 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

Structural analysis

Coastal design

BS/Eurocodes

Security clearance

Education

MEng/BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with a civil and structural background to lead design and analysis across UK and international projects.

You’ll work with an experienced team delivering quay walls, jetties, revetments, and coastal structures, contributing from concept through construction support while meeting UK and international standards. Flexible on location across the UK.