Senior Engineer - Coastal

Haskoning; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

An international consultancy in Liverpool seeks a Senior Engineer to provide technical support in coastal engineering projects. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and expertise in coastal structures, mentoring junior staff, and producing detailed designs. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering and demonstrate strong leadership and commercial skills. Join a growing team dedicated to enhancing society through innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience on civil engineering projects required.
• Professional experience in planning and design of coastal structures essential.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff is crucial.
• Managed / directed / coached / mentored junior staff.
• Sound engineering judgement and advice.
• Commercial and technical management project skills; strong awareness of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for coastal design projects.
• Prepare designs for coastal structures including breakwaters and groynes.
• Review and check design calculations.
• Produce design reports and specifications.
• Prepare design/technical reports and specifications, Bills of Quantities, and assist with construction contract documents.

Skills

Coastal engineering understanding

Leadership of junior staff

Commercial awareness

Good communication skills

CAD drawing support

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in coastal engineering (desirable)

CEng/MICE near Chartered status

Tools

CAD

Modelling software

Numerical modelling

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 Team:

We are home to one of the world’s largest groups of maritime consulting engineers and a leader in port and infrastructure development on multiple continents. We’re helping ports and shipyards realise their digitalisation and automation ambitions, as they face growing pressure to become more streamlined and environmentally conscious. We see immediate opportunities for such ambitions to drive and benefit from significant added value in our clients’ asset lifecycles, in terms of efficiency, ROI, and sustainability.

Our maritime experts understand clients’ economic realities and the need to unlock these opportunities in ways that last. By integrating our deep domain experience, technology, and specialist partners, and working with our clients, we deliver solutions that are smart and robust – from optimising existing terminals and refurbishing or creating new port facilities, to improving operating models and how data is used.

About Our Coastal Team:

We are a specialist team of coastal engineers and modellers who provide effective solutions on worldwide coastal projects ranging from flooding and erosion problems, amenity/tourist schemes through to port and industrial developments. The team has the knowledge and experience to complete all stages of a project from data gathering and interpretation, specification and supervision of site surveys, numerical modelling of waves, tides and sediments, to the design, procurement and construction supervision of coastal structures. Our engineers also have wide experience in the design and rehabilitation of rubble mound breakwaters and the specification and supervision of scale physical model tests.

Role Context:

As a Senior Engineer you will report to the Coastal Team Leader and provide technical support within the Coastal Team and our worldwide Maritime Teams.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of coastal engineering who is able to lead junior staff in the preparation of coastal studies and designs.

Job Role:

• To provide technical support as required.
• Preparation of designs for coastal structures including breakwaters, revetments, groynes etc., from initial concepts through to detailed designs.
• Production of design calculations, checking and reviewing calculations produced by others.
• Producing sketch drawings and details for CAD drawings by others, checking and reviewing prior to issue.
• Preparation of design/technical reports.
• Preparation of Specifications, Bills of Quantities and assistance with contract documents for construction projects.

This role might be right for you if:

• You have 5+ years’ experience on civil engineering projects.
• You have professional experience in planning and design of coastal structures / beach nourishment / scour protection.
• You have UK right to work.
• You have managed / directed / coached / mentored more junior staff in technical matters.
• You have provided sound engineering judgement and advice.
• You have commercial and technical management project skills, demonstrating commercial awareness.
• You have a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• You have a master’s degree in coastal engineering (desirable)
  CEng, MICE or near to Chartered status.
• You are a team player with good communication skills (written and verbal).
• You are familiar with international coastal engineering standards, manuals etc.
• You are familiar with the concepts of numerical and physical modelling.

What we 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.

You can learn more about our benefits here.

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.

Location:

Our existing coastal engineering team is based in Liverpool, though we are open to candidates based remotely in our offices spread across Great Britain. Possible locations include Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, London, Brighton, Newcastle, Exeter, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow.