Principal Maritime Engineer

Carrington West; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West invites an experienced Principal Maritime Engineer to join the Ports & Maritime Infrastructure team in the UK. The role focuses on leading technical delivery of port and marine infrastructure projects for clients across the UK, Ireland and internationally.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams from feasibility to construction, mentor junior engineers and contribute to business growth while maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Maritime Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with ICE, IStructE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead maritime engineering projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction.
• Design and assess marine structures such as quay walls, jetties, piers, dolphins and seawalls.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate civil, structural, geotechnical, coastal and environmental teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Support assessment, refurbishment and rehabilitation of existing maritime assets.
• Contribute to proposals, tenders and business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Civil/Structural/Maritime engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Project leadership

Marine structures design

Knowledge of Eurocodes & British/PIANC

Engineering software proficiency

Client management

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Maritime Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Principal Maritime Engineer - Ports & Maritime Infrastructure

Location: Leeds, Glasgow, Southampton/Portsmouth, Edinburgh or Dublin/Cork
Working arrangement: Remote considered with occasional office and site visits
Sector: Civil Engineering | Maritime | Ports & Harbours
IR35 status: Outside IR35
Equipment: Supplied by client
Contract duration: 12 months rolling
Hours per week: 37.5

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Maritime Engineer to join our client's growing Ports and Maritime team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy delivering complex port and marine infrastructure projects across the UK, Ireland and internationally.

Our client is seeking a technically strong engineer who can lead project delivery, provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued growth of their maritime engineering business.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of projects, from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, construction support and asset management.

The Role

As Principal Maritime Engineer, you will take a leading role in the technical delivery of maritime engineering projects, working closely with project directors, clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading maritime engineering projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction.


• Designing and assessing marine structures, including quay walls, jetties, piers, dolphins, linkspans, breakwaters and seawalls.


• Preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and drawings.


• Providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards.


• Coordinating civil, structural, geotechnical, coastal and environmental engineering teams.


• Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders throughout project delivery.


• Supporting the assessment, refurbishment and rehabilitation of existing maritime infrastructure.


• Contributing to technical proposals, tenders and business development activities.


• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their professional development.

Experience required

Our client is looking for an experienced maritime engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to lead complex engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Civil, Structural, Maritime Engineering or a related discipline.


• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with ICE, IStructE or an equivalent institution.


• Significant experience designing and delivering ports, harbours and marine infrastructure projects.


• Strong knowledge of marine structures, including piled structures, quay walls, jetties, piers and marine terminals.


• Experience assessing, refurbishing or rehabilitating existing maritime assets.


• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, PIANC guidance and relevant industry standards.


• Experience with structural analysis, design calculations and engineering software.


• Proven ability to lead technical work packages and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.


• Understanding of marine construction methods, buildability and project delivery.


• Strong communication, client management and commercial awareness.


• Experience in port masterplanning, dredging, marine asset inspections, shipyard infrastructure or offshore energy terminals would be advantageous.

Why apply?

• Opportunity to work on major maritime infrastructure projects across the UK, Ireland and internationally.


• A key technical leadership role within a growing maritime engineering team.


• Exposure to a diverse range of challenging port and marine infrastructure projects.


• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.


• A collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineering specialists.


• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the maritime business.