Maritime Engineer

Overview

As a Maritime Engineer in AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team, you will lead or support the design and analysis of civil and structural works in marine and coastal environments. You’ll work on quay walls, jetties, breakwaters and related structures across UK and international projects, guiding them from feasibility to construction support. You’ll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, sustainable, and compliant solutions. This role offers scope to influence resilient coastal and port infrastructure on a global stage.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• professional development through AECOM University
• support toward professional chartership
• volunteering days
• wellbeing initiatives
• work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of maritime/coastal structures using BS, Eurocodes, PIANC, CIRIA, ICE guidance
• Develop concept, preliminary, and detailed designs for new build and refurbishment projects (quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, dolphins, linkspans)
• Stability, bearing capacity, and durability assessments 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 docs
• Conduct site inspections and structural condition surveys; prepare inspection reports
• Liaise with clients, contractors, port authorities, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and coastal process engineers
• Ensure Health & Safety, Environmental, and CDM compliance
• Provide technical support during construction, review contractor submissions, respond to 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 marine/coastal experience
• Sound understanding of structural behaviour, materials (concrete, steel, sheet piles), and marine loading
• Familiarity with BS, Eurocodes, and maritime guidance documents
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC level)
• Effective communication
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Structural design and analysis of maritime structures
• Marine/coastal infrastructure knowledge
• Fendering systems, mooring arrangements, scour protection

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