Principal Maritime Engineer

Haskoning; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Haskoning in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Structural/Civil Marine Engineer to contribute to globally significant maritime projects. You will develop engineering solutions, manage projects, and guide junior staff while leveraging over 140 years of consultancy expertise.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in ports and shipyard infrastructure with a strong analytical background. Haskoning promotes a flexible work culture, balancing professional growth with personal life.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing shipyard infrastructure, including heavy-duty quays, dry docks, and floating docks.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to training junior staff.
• Familiar with international maritime and structural engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design solutions for maritime civil engineering structures.
• Act as a Project Manager for small/medium projects or a Technical Manager on large projects.
• Prepare designs and analysis for maritime structures.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Project Management

Technical solutions development

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

BSc, Beng, MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 locally and internationally, while working with leading professionals within the maritime sector.

Responsibilities

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, along with your 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-sized 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. You will also provide:

• 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 judgement 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.

Where you will work

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.

Our Maritime team are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design, and development. We are multi‑disciplinary experts who 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 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 company's Shipyard projects, collaborating with colleagues globally!

Qualifications

You possess strong analytical and conceptual abilities, enabling you to lead design and analysis work with limited support and undertake design from concept to construction‑ready stages. Your excellent communication skills allow you to clearly articulate the reasons behind your decisions, both orally and in writing, and you show confidence in presenting to team members, clients, and stakeholders. You maintain a professional client‑facing approach, think laterally to develop solutions to problems and build a network within the immediate team and the wider organisation as a trusted advisor to our clients.

You are solution‑oriented, delivering project objectives without losing focus on the details, and you demonstrate organisation, discipline, and a structured, consistent approach in your work. Additionally, you are personable, approachable, relatable, and empathetic.

• 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.

Benefits

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, and we have Maritime offices across the UK with flexible arrangements, hybrid working, and part‑time hours.

Equal Opportunity

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.