Principal Ports Engineer - Gas and liquid products experience in Croydon

Location/s: Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton; UK

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.

About the business unit:

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle.

Overview of the role:

We are looking to appoint a Principal Ports Engineer with gas and liquid products experience who will join our growing Ports Team. You will work within our ports team, and you will be expected to collaborate with peers and early career professionals to:

• Conduct pre‑feasibility and feasibility studies for the marine facilities of new gas or liquid product terminals.
• Prepare and present technical reports and other technical material to clients and other stakeholders.
• Lead the structural design delivery of marine jetties for gas and liquid products.
• Develop and support others to develop engineering calculations (static and dynamic), drawings, and specification documents for jetty and other marine structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions which integrate the design of the jetty structures to the topside process and other equipment necessary for the operation and safety of the terminal.
• Support constructability assessments and the preparation of construction sequences.
• Lead the preparation of the technical volume of tender documents.
• Review and approve contractor designs to ensure quality and adherence to project performance specifications and other requirements.
• Support early career professionals in the development of skills associated with the design of gas and liquid products terminals.
• Participate and represent Mott MacDonald in industry events and technical fora.
• Support the team in business development and client engagement activities when required.

Candidate specification:

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or near chartership with a relevant professional institution (or equivalent).
• Ability to deliver complex projects from concept through execution within set deadlines and budget constraints.
• Proven experience in undertaking structural design calculations for jetty structures, and leading others in the delivery of the same.
• Strong knowledge in the application of relevant design standards and guidelines (API, AISC, OCIMF, BS 6349, Eurocode, PIANC to name a few).
• Experience and proficiency in the use of structural design software and familiarity around its integration with CAD software.
• Strong communication, team working, excellent problem‑solving skills and the drive to innovate.

As we want the best people for the role, it’s available as part time, job share or full time. Due to the nature of our work, you will be willing to travel overseas for project assignments when required.

Mott MacDonald is one of the global leaders advising a broad range of clients across all types of infrastructure, and at all stages in the project cycle, striving to exceed expectations in the most innovative and sustainable solutions.

UK Immigration:

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Accessibility:

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program.
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary.
• A minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays.
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.