Senior Maritime Engineer — Ports & Waterfront Systems

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is recruiting a Senior/Principal Civil Maritime Engineer to strengthen the Ports and Maritime capability within the Design & Advanced Technology practice. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East, delivering innovative maritime design solutions from concept to site support.

The role offers hybrid working with offices across the UK and international opportunities, requiring Chartered status and strong leadership in maritime infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and a Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating engineering design teams within multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Strong technical expertise in maritime infrastructure design (berthing structures, dolphins, quay walls, port facilities, jetties, construction logistics).
• Knowledge of current design codes, standards, and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to develop innovative engineering solutions with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in analytical and design software including FEA and mooring analysis, wave modelling and wave overtopping assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with maritime sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Take a central lead role coordinating teams delivering high-quality maritime engineering designs on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Adapting to multiple geographies and local challenges to develop evidence-led engineering solutions.
• Produce and review technical deliverables, including design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide specialist maritime input while managing schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and AtkinsRéalis teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to develop technical capability.
• Work independently, applying professional judgement to solve complex technical challenges.
• Support bid preparation and ensure QA and design review processes.

Skills

Maritime design expertise

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

FEA and mooring analysis tools

Wave modelling tools

Wave overtopping assessment tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is recruiting a Senior/Principal Civil Maritime Engineer to strengthen the Ports and Maritime capability within the Design & Advanced Technology practice. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East, delivering innovative maritime design solutions from concept to site support.

The role offers hybrid working with offices across the UK and international opportunities, requiring Chartered status and strong leadership in maritime infrastructure.