Principal Maritime Civil Engineer in Bath

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Our Maritime team are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development. We are multi-disciplinary experts that work on international projects to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide range of port projects.

The role will require you to use your technical and practical experience to develop engineering design solutions for maritime civil engineering structures in ports and shipyards, using steel, concrete, timber and other materials to relevant design codes. You will have engineering input in all project stages from inception, through design and construction, to demolition, recycling and reuse.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analysis for maritime and associated structures for ports and shipyards
• Collect and collate design data
• Carry out inspections and surveys
• Produce design calculations, check and review calculations produced by others
• Check and review models and drawings prior to issue
• Provide guidance to more junior staff including project managers, engineers, graduates, technicians and admin staff working on your projects
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents and Specifications
• Undertake structural analyses and reporting
• Give presentations to client organisations and internal audiences
• Provide engineering judgment and advice; Review (or prepare) study reports to a high standard of written English
• Provide commercial awareness of projects to deliver profitable results within programme by setting and agreeing expectations and achieving on-time delivery
• Act as Project Manager for small and medium sized projects, or Technical Manager on large/complex projects
• Contribute to local, national and international business development efforts through the production of proposals and interaction with clients

Required skills and experience:

• Analytical Ability – lead design and analysis work with limited support
• Conceptual Ability – capable of undertaking design from concept to ready for construction
• Communication Skills – clearly articulate orally and in writing the reasons behind your decisions
• Client Orientation – maintain a professional client-facing approach
• Problem Solving – think laterally and develop solutions to problems with others and on your own
• Relationship Building – build a network within the immediate team, and the wider organization as a trusted advisor to our clients
• Solution Orientation – deliver project objectives without losing focus in the detail
• Organised – show organisation, discipline and a structured, consistent approach in the way you work
• Personable – approachable, relatable and empathetic

Ideal

• Demonstrate experience in the development of shipyard infrastructure, such as heavy-duty quays, dry docks, floating docks or shiplifts
• Demonstrate commitment to training of junior staff e.g. as Delegated Engineer or Supervising Civil Engineer within an ICE training scheme

Note: Even if you feel you do not meet all of the role requirements described above, please still apply. We value applications from a range of backgrounds - so please highlight additional skills you could bring to the role.

What we can offer you: Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute.