Principal Maritime Engineer

Haskoning; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Global projects

Job summary

Haskoning seeks a senior structural/civil marine engineer to develop design solutions for maritime civil structures in ports and shipyards. You will lead projects, liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute from inception through to demolition and reuse.

You will manage small/medium projects or act as Technical Manager on larger assignments, guide junior staff, and ensure compliance with design codes while delivering high-quality reports and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication to present to teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior staff.
• Experience liaising with multi-disciplinary teams on maritime projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design solutions for maritime civil structures in ports/shipyards.
• Carry out inspections and surveys; prepare design calculations and review others' work.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents, and Specifications.
• Contribute to project stages from inception to construction and beyond.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Client-facing

Maritime engineering intuition

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Region: Country Vicinity: United Kingdom (UK) Industry Sector: Marine Jobs, Waste Jobs, Water Jobs, Environmental Jobs, Built Environment Jobs, Maritime Jobs, Stakeholder Engagement Jobs, Sustainable Building Jobs, Sustainable Development Jobs, Water Industry Jobs Job Category: Construction, Engineering, Legal/Regulatory, Specialist & Technical, Reporting, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Marine Engineering, Surveying, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE), Structural Engineering Job Type: Permanent Education Level: Please see job description Salary Description: Competitive Salary + Excellent Range of Benefits Posted: 31/07/2026 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Haskoning Job Ref: GreenJobs - 7099 Closing Date: 30/09/2026

Location: Edinburgh | Liverpool | Peterborough | Brighton | London | Exeter | Newcastle

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, 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, 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. 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.

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!

What you bring

• 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.

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.

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