Senior Maritime Civil Engineer

Access Talent Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative engineering consultancy as a Senior Maritime Civil Engineer, where you'll design and analyze maritime structures, contribute to sustainable solutions, and work on exciting projects worldwide. This role offers the chance to lead and mentor junior staff while focusing on green ports and protecting coastlines. With a commitment to sustainability and a flexible work environment, this position provides excellent opportunities for career growth and development. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a role that makes a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership required.
• Experience in reinforced concrete design and finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analyses for maritime structures from concept to detailed design.
• Manage and coach junior staff while selecting projects aligned with personal interests.

Skills

Design and analysis of maritime structures

Reinforced concrete design

Finite element analysis

Interpersonal and communication skills

Innovative design solutions

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Access have partnered with an independent, international engineering and project management consultancy with a rich history. Our client specializes in sustainable solutions for complex engineering challenges, offering expertise across sectors such as water, infrastructure, environment, and maritime. With a global presence in over 30 countries, our client works on projects that enhance society by focusing on innovation, sustainability, and resilience, helping to shape cities, industries, and communities for a better, more sustainable future.

As a Senior Maritime Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for preparing designs and analyses for maritime structures, from initial concept through to detailed design. You’ll work with various materials such as steel, concrete, and timber, ensuring projects meet relevant design codes. Your role will involve everything from inspections and surveys to managing and coaching junior staff. You will also have the autonomy to select and manage projects that align with your interests, while contributing engineering expertise across all project stages—from inception to demolition and recycling. You will be working on green ports across the world, protecting the UK coastline and creating a renewable platform for the future.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Chartered Member (or working towards chartership)
• Independently carry out design and analysis work.
• Show strong inter-personal and communication skills - articulate orally and in writing with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in reinforced concrete design and finite element analysis.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in innovative design solutions - shipyard infrastructure, heavy-duty quays, dry docks, floating docks or shiplifts.

This is a great opportunity to work with an organisation that is environmentally conscious, offering sustainable solutions, in a relaxed and flexible work environment. If you are looking for a role where you can build your experience, with exciting projects and excellent prospects of career development, then this is for you!