Principal Ports Engineer - Gas and liquid products experience in Southampton

Location: Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton (UK).

Overview of the Role

We are looking to appoint a Principal Ports Engineer with experience in gas and liquid product terminals. The role involves collaborating with peers and early‑career professionals to conduct feasibility studies, design development, and support construction and tender processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑feasibility and feasibility studies for marine facilities of new gas or liquid product terminals.
• Prepare and present technical reports and other technical material to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the structural design delivery of marine jetties for gas and liquid products.
• Develop and support others to create engineering calculations, drawings and specification documents for jetties and marine structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate jetty design with topside process and other equipment for operation and safety.
• Support constructability assessments and 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 specifications.
• Support early‑career professionals in developing skills related to design of gas and liquid product terminals.
• Represent Mott MacDonald in industry events and technical fora.
• Assist the team in business development and client engagement activities as required.

Candidate Specification

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

Working Arrangements

Part‑time, job share, or full‑time arrangements available. Travel overseas for project assignments may be required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business and create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you need support during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan.
• Access to Peppy for menopause support.
• Wellbeing program for you and your family.
• Flex salary to opt into a variety of health benefits.
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with option to increase to 6×.
• Income protection scheme.
• Flexible benefits (critical illness, payroll saving, wills).
• Annual bonus schemes.
• Minimum 33‑35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with ability to buy or sell leave.
• Holiday entitlement increased to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
• Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave; up to five additional days for caring responsibilities.
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay).
• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities for technical and soft‑skill development through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
• Employee networks and social outcomes (LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, parents/carers).

Apply now or for more information contact Ainsley Anstess at recruiting@mottmac.com.