Senior Maritime Civil Engineer in Brighton

Job Summary

Senior Engineer with 10+ years of experience, joining a maritime engineering team based in Brighton or Exeter at Haskoning.

Opportunity to drive our business agenda with a key focus on international shipyards and defence facilities.

About Haskoning

Independent, employee‑owned international consultancy combining engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Mission: \”Enhancing Society Together\”.

Purpose‑driven work across 7,000 employees in 25+ countries. Haskoning is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

About Our Maritime Business

Global maritime team of over 600 experts delivering port, shipyard, and marine infrastructure master plans and feasibility studies worldwide.

The Role

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with maritime experience or willing to transfer to the sector, working on globally significant projects. Hybrid working with part‑time options. Security clearance may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and analyses for maritime structures, from concepts to detailed designs.
• Collect and collate design data.
• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Produce design calculations, check and review others\’ calculations.
• Create outline models, drawings, and CAD details (Revit). Review before issue.
• Prepare draft Bills of Quantities, Contract Documents and Specifications.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Undertake engineering analyses and reporting.
• Provide engineering judgement and advice; contribute to study reports.
• Manage and direct junior staff.
• Coach junior staff in technical matters.
• Act as Project Manager for small & medium projects.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Analytical: independently undertake complex design and analysis.
• Communication: articulate decisions orally and in writing; confident presenting.
• Client orientation: professional client‑facing approach.
• Conceptual: design from concept to construction readiness.
• Problem solving: lateral thinking, solutions with others or alone.
• Relationship building: network within team and wider organisation.
• Personable: approachable, relatable, empathetic.
• Responsible: autonomous, works without supervision.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered member of relevant institution (e.g., CEng, MICE) or working towards.
• Experience in heavy civils, structural projects, reinforced concrete, steel, FEA.
• Retaining wall and piling design experience desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in UK and overseas.

Even if you do not meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply. Highlight additional skills you can bring.

What We Can Offer You

Ambitious, exciting, lively, collaborative, dynamic. We recently won the New Civil Engineer Award for Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firm). Flexible working models; career development opportunities.

Benefits

You can learn more about our benefits online.

Location

Brighton and Exeter

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Maritime Transportation