At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative port and maritime infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a leader in sustainable engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of maritime environments.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in managing design teams required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the role
Are you a Civil Maritime Engineer driven to make a lasting impact on the performance, resilience, and sustainability of port and maritime infrastructure? Join AtkinsRéalis and help shape the future of our ports, harbours, and maritime environment as a Principal Civil Maritime Engineer within our Ports and Maritime capability.
Key responsibilities
- Planning, design, and delivery of port, harbour, and maritime infrastructure across a range of scales and project stages.
- Structural design of maritime assets, including quay walls, jetties, berths and coastal infrastructure.
- Assessment and engineering appraisal to inform maintenance, upgrade, and future use of existing infrastructure.
- Supporting clients in developing asset strategies, capacity improvements, and long‑term investment planning.
- Coordinate or manage a team of engineers in the delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary maritime projects following relevant national and project‑specific design codes and standards, delivering high‑quality outcomes.
- Produce and review technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work.
- Supply technical input into project design deliverables for maritime aspects of complex projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets and meet programme milestones.
- Collaborate with clients, operational teams, project and service activities within the immediate team and other AtkinsRéalis teams.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help grow the Ports and Maritime capability at local and national levels.
- Work independently with minimal technical guidance, exercising personal judgement to solve difficult problems and provide guidance to junior team members.
- Provide technical support for bid proposals.
- Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Adhere to quality assurance standards in design, including checking and reviewing own work as well as that of others.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Civil Engineer.
- Proven experience coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in design such as berthing structures, dolphins, quay walls, port infrastructure and construction logistics.
- Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as FEA and mooring analysis.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
- A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.
Benefits
Competitive salaries, employee rewards, comprehensive benefits, training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances. At AtkinsRéalis we promote diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Principal Civil Maritime Engineer in Wells employer: AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer for Principal Civil Maritime Engineers, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the maritime sector. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to sustainable port and maritime infrastructure projects. Our hybrid working model and flexible holiday allowances further enhance work-life balance, making AtkinsRéalis a rewarding place to build your future.
