Senior Ports & Maritime Engineer — Hybrid Defence Projects

Remote Worker LTD.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior/Principal Ports and Maritime Engineer to join our UK team, delivering critical infrastructure in the Defence sector. This hybrid role spans office locations in Glasgow/Edinburgh/Bristol/Reading, with some remote work and UK-site visits.

You will work across civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and maritime disciplines, producing deliverables and guiding complex solutions while mentoring early-career engineers in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Good accredited MEng degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience in civil and structural design, with the ability to apply British Standards and Eurocodes effectively in practice
• Proven experience in ports, maritime, or related heavy civil engineering sectors, with the ability to translate technical knowledge into solutions for complex, real-world challenges
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply and guide the use of engineering theory in practical and often complex environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in being involved in technical delivery and supporting successful project outcomes across scope, programme, and budget
• A proactive and organised approach, and contribute to overall project and team performance
• A commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, alongside experience in mentoring and supporting the development of others

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with relevant standards, client requirements, and best practice
• Supporting management of project scope, programme, budget, and resources
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, efficient, and effective solutions
• Mentoring and developing early-career engineers
• Collaborating with clients to build strong relationships and grow capability

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Project management

Problem solving

Education

MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

WALLAP

PLAXIS

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Senior/Principal Ports and Maritime Engineer to join our UK team, delivering critical infrastructure in the Defence sector. This hybrid role spans office locations in Glasgow/Edinburgh/Bristol/Reading, with some remote work and UK-site visits.

You will work across civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and maritime disciplines, producing deliverables and guiding complex solutions while mentoring early-career engineers in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.