Principal Maritime Civil Engineer

Haskoning; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Senior Structural/Civil Marine Engineer to work on significant global projects. This role involves designing maritime structures, ensuring project success through technical expertise, and providing guidance to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in shipyard infrastructure and a commitment to mentoring. Join a collaborative culture with flexible working options and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working models

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in developing shipyard infrastructure, like heavy-duty quays and dry docks.
• Commitment to training junior staff as Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analysis for maritime structures for ports and shipyards.
• Collect and collate design data.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations and check calculations produced by others.
• Review models and drawings prior to issue.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and project managers.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and Contract Documents.
• Undertake structural analyses and reporting.
• Present to clients and internal audiences.
• Provide engineering judgment and advice.
• Review (or prepare) study reports.
• Ensure profitable project results within the programme.
• Act as Project Manager for small and medium projects.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Conceptual Ability

Communication Skills

Client Orientation

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Solution Orientation

Organised

Personable

Job description

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About Our Maritime Business:

Our Maritime team are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development. We are multi-disciplinary experts that work on international projects to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide-range of port projects.

We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals globally and we are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies and master plans. From our Southern hub we run all the companies Shipyard projects collaborating with colleagues globally!

From our Newcastle and Brighton offices, we lead all the company’s shipyard projects collaborating with colleagues globally!

The role

If you are already a senior structural / civil marine engineer looking to work on globally significant projects, this role would provide you a step-up in the career ladder. We have a flat organisation structure and this role will provide great exposure to local and global projects alike, whilst working with the leading professionals within the maritime and shipyard sector!

You’ll be part of the Newcastle Maritime Team led by our Associate Director. The Newcastle-upon-Tyne team is part of the Maritime UK Advisory Group, in 5 of our UK offices. Across the globe, Haskoning has 6,000 colleagues in 75 offices in more than 30 countries.

• The role will require you to use your technical and practical experience to develop engineering design solutions for maritime civil engineering structures in ports and shipyards, using steel, concrete, timber and other materials to relevant design codes.
• You will have engineering input in all project stages from inception, through design and construction, to demolition, recycling and reuse.
• Your technical and commercial experience, and liaison with multi-disciplinary teams will be vital to the success of the projects you work on.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analysis for maritime and associated structures for ports and shipyards
• Collect and collate design data
• Carry out inspections and surveys
• Produce design calculations, check and review calculations produced by others.
• Check and review models and drawings prior to issue.
• Provide guidance to more junior staff including project managers, engineers, graduates, technicians and admin staff working on your projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents and Specifications.
• Undertake structural analyses and reporting.
• Give presentations to client organisations and internal audiences.
• Provide engineering judgment and advice;
• Review (or prepare) study reports to a high standard of written English.
• Provide commercial awareness of projects to deliver profitable results within programme by setting and agreeing expectations and achieving on-time delivery.
• Act as Project Manager for small and medium sized projects, or Technical Manager on large/complex projects.
• Contribute to local, national and international business development efforts through the production of proposals and interaction with clients. Participate in the development of new and existing client bases.

Required skills and experience:

• Analytical Ability – lead design and analysis work with limited support
• Conceptual Ability – capable of undertaking design from concept to ready for construction.
• Communication Skills – clearly articulate orally and in writing the reasons behind your decisions. Show confidence in presenting to team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Client Orientation – maintain a professional client-facing approach.
• Problem Solving – think laterally and develop solutions to problems with others and on your own.
• Relationship Building – build a network within the immediate team, and the wider organization as a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Solution Orientation – deliver project objectives without losing focus in the detail.
• Organised – show organisation, discipline and a structured, consistent approach in the way you work.
• Personable – approachable, relatable and empathetic.

Ideal

• Demonstrate experience in the development of shipyard infrastructure, such as heavy-duty quays, dry docks, floating docks or shiplifts.
• Demonstrate commitment to training of junior staff e.g. as Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer within an ICE training scheme

Note: Even if you feel you do not meet all of the role requirements described above, please still apply. We value applications from a range of backgrounds - so please highlight additional skills you could bring to the role.

What we can offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.

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At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.