Principal Engineer - Ports and Marine

AECOM; Tipner; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer with strong civil and structural knowledge to lead marine projects. The role involves planning, technical delivery, and mentoring team members in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have CEng/IEng qualifications and experience in the Marine industry. The firm values diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Experience working on Ports and Marine design projects.
• Able to obtain SC Clearance.
• Significant knowledge in presenting calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team on multiple marine projects.
• Plan and complete deliverables.
• Review and comment on design specifications.
• Mentor staff to achieve technical solutions.
• Assist in preparation of tenders.

Skills

Technical delivery in civil and structural engineering

Mentoring and team collaboration

Experience in Marine Environment structures

Presentation of calculations

Understanding of British Standards and Eurocodes

Education

CEng / IEng qualified in civil or structural engineering

Tools

ROBOT

GRLWEAP

WALLAP

TEDDS

PLAXIS 3D

Job description

Overview

AECOM's Port and Marine team are looking for a Principal engineer with civil and structural knowledge and a technical focus to lead the team on multiple projects. The candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, support fellow team members, manage inputs, meeting client requirements to agreed costs and quality. Working with an established Port & Marine team with over 100 years of shared experience we require someone to complement that and will be responsible for technical delivery of a wide range of projects. Key clients include local authority, private companies, defence contractors and internal clients both in the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful completion of deliverables.
• Have significant experience and knowledge of presenting calculations to a high standard of quality and able to utilise current computer software (including but not limited to ROBOT, GRLWEAP, WALLAP, TEDDS, PLAXIS 3D and others).
• Have experience of checking and reviewing technical specifications, reports and technical notes to a high standard.
• Review and comment on design, drawings and specification to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Mentoring of staff to achieve technical solution and provide support to develop their knowledge and experience.
• Communicate and liaise with other disciplines and clients to ensure clear understanding of scope and deliverables.
• Assist in the preparation of tenders (programme, cost estimate, resourcing, preparation of written quality/technical input, etc).
• Experience of designing structures in the Marine Environment (including quay walls, piers, jetties, revetment, breakwaters, fendering, scour protection, linkspan supports, dolphins, etc).
• Good understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes and best practice in the maritime environment.
• Good understanding of CDM, Safety in design and CEMD.
• Experience in delivering projects over a range of cost and complexity.
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams; experience in the UK Maritime industry.

Qualifications

• CEng / IEng qualified in civil or structural engineering - or anticipating achieving this status imminently.
• Be able to obtain SC Clearance.
• Experience working on Ports and Marine design projects.

About the Role

We are seeking a candidate who can contribute to technical delivery across a wide range of marine and port projects within an established team. The role involves collaboration with local authorities, private companies, defence contractors and internal clients, both in the UK and overseas. The successful applicant will join a global engineering and infrastructure consultancy with a focus on delivering projects that create a positive impact.

Note

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.