Principal Maritime Engineer

Haskoning; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Haskoning seeks a senior structural/civil marine engineer to lead design solutions for ports and shipyards, applying steel, concrete and timber designs in accordance with relevant codes.

You will manage projects from inception through construction to demolition, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff, while delivering high-quality professional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Civil/Structural Engineering (BSc, Beng, MSc, CEngMice or CEng MiStructE)
• Experience in planning and designing maritime structures
• Willing to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analysis for maritime and associated structures for ports and shipyards.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations and check/review calculations.
• Check and review models and drawings before issuing them.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents, and Specifications.
• Undertake structural analyses and reporting.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Are you a senior structural/civil marine engineer looking for the next step in your career? With us, you get to work on globally significant projects, both local and internationally, whilst working with leading professionals within the maritime sector.

What will you do

Your role will involve using your technical and practical experience to develop engineering design solutions for maritime civil engineering structures in ports and shipyards, utilizing materials such as steel, concrete, and timber according to relevant design codes. You will contribute to all project stages, from inception through design and construction to demolition, recycling and reuse. Your technical and commercial experience and ability to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams will be vital to the success of the projects you work on. You will act as a Project Manager for small and medium-size projects or a Technical Manager on large/complex projects. You provide guidance to more junior staff, including project managers, engineers, graduates, technicians and admin staff working on your projects. Furthermore, you will:

• Prepare designs and analysis for maritime and associated structures for ports and shipyards.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations and check and review calculations produced by others.
• Check and review models and drawings before issuing them.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents, and Specifications.
• Undertake structural analyses and reporting.

Your role will involve giving presentations to client organisations and internal audiences, providing engineering judgment and advice, and reviewing (or preparing) study reports to a high standard of written English. You will provide commercial awareness of projects to deliver profitable results within the programme by setting and agreeing expectations and achieving on-time delivery. You will contribute to local, national, and international business development efforts through the production of proposals and interaction with clients.

Besides This, You

• Demonstrate experience in developing shipyard infrastructure, including heavy-duty quays, dry docks, floating docks, and ship lifts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to training junior staff, e.g., as a Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer within an ICE training scheme.
• Have an educational background in Civil/Structural Engineering (BSc, Beng, MSc, CEngMice or CEng MiStructE)
• Possess professional experience in planning and designing maritime structures.
• Are familiar with international maritime and structural engineering standards, manuals, etc.
• Are willing to travel occasionally throughout the UK and overseas.

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 offer you

We offer a stimulating environment where people come first and you are empowered to craft your own career path. You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We offer flexible working models to ensure a balance between family and work life. We have Maritime offices across the UK and we offer flexible working arrangements with hybrid working, including but not limited to part time hours.

You Can Read More About Our Benefits Here.

Are you our new colleague?

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.