Senior Maritime Structures Engineer

BMT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Performance bonuses

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Investment in learning and development

Job summary

BMT is seeking a Senior Maritime Structures Engineer to support its growing Coastal and Maritime team in Singapore. You will lead diverse coastal and offshore projects, engaging with private and public sector clients, and drive design for coastal infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in civil/structural engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of design standards in coastal engineering. We pride ourselves on flexibility, offering remote and hybrid work options, competitive salaries, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of design standards for coastal structures.
• Experience with managing external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to coastal and offshore projects for clients.
• Lead design of coastal infrastructure across Singapore.
• Write proposals and support business development.

Skills

Coastal Structures Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Proposal Writing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Senior Maritime Structures Engineer

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Singapore

Reporting To: Daniel Chin

Description

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future.

Join our Coastal and Maritime team at BMT as a Maritime Civil Structures Engineer. We are seeking experienced engineers at a Senior Consultant level to support our growing program of work.

Our APAC team of 50+ coastal engineers and scientists have a strong reputation of delivering high-quality work in design of coastal infrastructure, boating facilities and coastal protection. We also work in coastal modelling, adaptation planning, nature-based coastal protection, dredging, port planning and offshore wind.

We are looking for specialists to join us in our growing Singapore office, with a specialty for preparing proposals and technical expertise in either Coastal or Maritime Structures Engineering, Port Engineering, or Coastal Modelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a diverse range of coastal and offshore projects, including terminal and port development projects, for private and public sector clients.
• Write proposals and support business development and customer relationship management.
• Act as a Project Design Manager for small to large scale projects and lead engagement with the end client.
• Lead the design of coastal infrastructure across Singapore and the APAC region including jetties, marinas, wharves, boat ramps, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments and other coastal protection infrastructure.
• Be part of a cross-discipline team, working with coastal engineers, mechanical/electrical engineers, oceanographers, environmental scientists, naval architects, GIS and approvals specialists.
• Be a technical leader in the maritime structures area, conducting internal reviews and contributing to the development of templates and workflows.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members.

About you

• Strong experience working within the engineering/consulting sector including experience with proposals and directly managing customers or external stakeholders.
• A Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering is a must; master’s degree an advantage.
• 5+ years’ experience post‑graduation, in a technical consultancy organisation.
• Experience working in Coastal Structures, Piers and Port Engineering, Maritime Defence infrastructure, LNG ports/terminals or equivalent industries.
• Working knowledge of Singaporean, Australian and/or international standards and guidelines relevant to the design of coastal structures such as seawalls, revetments, breakwaters, groynes etc.
• Relevant registration with recognized engineering/environmental body.
• Strong English language skills. Secondary language skills in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, Burmese or Bahasa are desirable.
• Unrestricted and permanent work rights in Singapore.

Why Work with Us?

• Where possible, we offer remote, hybrid, and part‑time work options. We’re proudly flexified with Flexa!
• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.