Maritime Engineer

Overview

As a Maritime Engineer, you will lead or support the design and analysis of civil and structural works in marine and coastal settings. You’ll work within an established Ports and Maritime team on UK and international projects, shaping quay walls, jetties, breakwaters and related works. You will contribute across the project lifecycle, ensuring safe, sustainable and standards-compliant solutions. This role offers cross-disciplinary collaboration and opportunities to advance technically and professionally in a global, mission-driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development through AECOM University
• Support toward professional chartership and career advancement
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis of maritime/coastal structures using BS, Eurocodes, PIANC, CIRIA, ICE guidance
• Develop concept to detailed designs for quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, dolphins, linkspans, and related works
• Assess stability, bearing capacity and durability under wave, current, and corrosion effects
• Design and specify fendering systems, mooring arrangements, and scour protection
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Conduct site inspections and structure condition surveys with inspection reports
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, port authorities, and regulators
• Collaborate with geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and coastal process engineers
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and CDM Regulations
• Provide construction support and respond to contractor submissions and site queries
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong civil/structural design background with coastal/marine exposure
• Solid understanding of structural behavior, materials (concrete, steel, sheet piles) and marine loading
• Familiarity with British Standards, Eurocodes, and maritime guidance documents
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC level)

• collaboration
• effective communication
• stakeholder engagement
• structural design of port and coastal structures
• stability and durability assessment under marine conditions
• fendering systems, mooring arrangements, scour protection design

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