Port & Coastal Maritime Engineer (Structural/Civil)

AECO; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with a civil and structural background to play a key technical role across UK and international projects. You’ll join an experienced team delivering world-class maritime and coastal infrastructure.

As a Structural/Civil Maritime Engineer, you will lead or support design and analysis of port structures such as quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, and scour protection, contributing from concept through construction while

Qualifications

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong civil/structural design background, ideally with 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 design

Structural analysis

BS/Eurocodes

Security clearance

Civil/Coastal eng

Education

MEng/BEng Civil or Structural

Job description

AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with a civil and structural background to play a key technical role across UK and international projects. You’ll join an experienced team delivering world-class maritime and coastal infrastructure.

As a Structural/Civil Maritime Engineer, you will lead or support design and analysis of port structures such as quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, and scour protection, contributing from concept through construction while