Senior Maritime Structures Engineer

BMT Group; Bryn Mawr (PA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote, hybrid, and part-time options

Learning and development opportunities

Employee benefits trust bonuses

Job summary

BMT Group's Coastal and Maritime team in Singapore is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead coastal and maritime structures design across the APAC region, including jetties, marinas, breakwaters and port infrastructure. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team and help develop proposals for private and public sector clients.

To succeed, you should hold a Bachelor's in civil/structural engineering, have 5+ years in a technical consultancy, and possess knowledge of coastal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• 5+ years' experience in technical consultancy.
• Experience in Coastal Structures, Piers, or Ports.
• Working knowledge of international coastal design standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to coastal and offshore projects including port development.
• Write proposals and support business development.
• Act as Project Design Manager and lead client engagement.
• Lead coastal infrastructure design across Singapore and APAC.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams (engineers, scientists, GIS, approvals).
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Mentoring

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

GIS

Job 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

In this role you will:

• 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 with business development and customer relationship management.
• Act as a Project Design Manager for small to large scale projects and lead the 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.
• Providing leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 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?

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• 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.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.