Maritime Engineer

Overview

As a Maritime Engineer at AECOM, you will lead and support the design of civil and structural works for port and coastal projects across the UK and internationally. You’ll work within a seasoned Ports and Maritime team to deliver safe, sustainable solutions that comply with UK and international standards.

The role covers concept through construction support, shaping resilient shorelines, quay walls, jetties, and related marine structures. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage technical risk and drive project success.

This is a hands-on, impact-driven opportunity in a global, multidisciplinary firm.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of maritime and 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
• Perform 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 documentation
• 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 construction support, 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, preferably marine/coastal experience
• Solid understanding of structural behaviour, materials (concrete, steel, sheet piles), and marine loading
• Familiarity with British Standards, Eurocodes, and maritime guidance
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC level)
• Effective communication with clients and authorities
• Collaborative, cross-disciplinary teamwork
• Attention to safety and quality
• Structural design and analysis for maritime structures
• Experience with quay walls, revetments, breakwaters, jetties, fendering systems
• Knowledge of wave, current, corrosion effects on structures

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