Principal Civil Maritime Engineer

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a Principal Civil Maritime Engineer in Bristol or Swansea to lead multi-disciplinary design teams on complex maritime projects. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile UK and international infrastructure schemes.

Successful candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and strong experience in a design consultancy. A hybrid working model (3 days in the office) and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within a design consultancy environment.
• Background in the water sector.
• Experience with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on maritime design projects.
• Produce and review technical deliverables.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Maritime structures expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Tools

Wave modelling tools

Job description

Bristol or Swansea (Hybrid - 3 days office/site)

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading international engineering consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and environmental programmes across the UK and globally.

They are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Maritime Engineer to join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team working on major projects within the water and maritime sector.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering large-scale, technically challenging infrastructure schemes, supporting both UK and international programmes across the full project lifecycle.

As a Principal Maritime Engineer, you will:

• Lead and coordinate teams delivering complex maritime design projects.
• Produce and review technical deliverables (reports, calculations, drawings, scopes)
• Provide technical expertise across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and key milestones.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team capability growth
• Contribute to bid development and technical proposals.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, codes, and quality assurance processes.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
• Strong experience within a design consultancy environment

Expertise in maritime structures such as:

• Berthing structures
• Quay walls
• Dolphins
• Port infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and CDM regulations
• Experience with wave modelling / overtopping tools
• Background in the water sector is essential.
• Experience in sectors such as energy or defence is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex engineering challenges.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days office/site)
• Exposure to high-profile UK and international projects
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• Inclusive, collaborative working environment