Overview
Develop Your Career with One of the Most Diverse Portfolios of Civil Engineering Projects
At AtkinsRéalis, our Design & Advanced Technology practice brings together some of the UK's most diverse engineering and design expertise to tackle the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities across major infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, aviation, and development projects.
We are looking for a proactive, motivated, capable and experienced Senior / Principal Civil Maritime Engineer to strengthen the Ports and Maritime capability within our growing Design & Advanced Technology (D&A) Practice to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. You'll be part of a talented highly skilled maritime team delivering technically challenging multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to our Clients across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. Our work spans the full lifecycle of maritime infrastructure - from masterplanning through detailed design to site support during construction. We operate across a diverse portfolio of projects and support Clients in a range of operational, environmental, and regulatory contexts.
This is an exciting opportunity for career development for an experienced engineer to further develop their technical expertise, broaden their commercial experience, and take on greater responsibility working towards technical leadership, design management, or people leadership within a supportive and collaborative environment.
When you join us, you'll operate in a collaborative community of experts who challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of engineering excellence.
You’ll benefit from
- Opportunities to work across a wide variety of sectors, projects and clients.
- Exposure to a diverse range of engineering challenges including complex nationally significant port and maritime programmes.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.
- Opportunities to influence project outcomes from concept through to delivery.
- A culture that encourages innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Clear career progression pathways and professional development opportunities
We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Glasgow, Peterborough, Swansea, Bristol and Newcastle offices although other locations may be available depending on grade and experience.
Your role
As a Senior/Principal Maritime Engineer in the D&A practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
- Take a central lead role coordinating teams of engineers delivering high-quality maritime engineering designs on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Adapting to multiple geographies and local challenges bringing consistency of approach to develop evidence led engineering solutions whilst balancing performance, risk and investment considerations.
- Produce and review technical deliverables, including design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- Provide specialist maritime engineering input while managing project schedules, budgets, and key delivery milestones.
- Collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary AtkinsRéalis teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Mentor and support junior colleagues, helping to develop technical capability within the local maritime team.
- Work independently, applying professional judgement to solve complex technical challenges and mentor less experienced developing team members.
- Support bid preparation, deliver integrated design solutions with UK and international teams, and ensure compliance with quality assurance and design review processes.
About you
The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and a Chartered Civil Engineer.
- Proven experience leading or coordinating engineering design teams within multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Strong technical expertise and practical knowledge in maritime infrastructure design, including berthing structures, dolphins, quay walls, port facilities, jetties, and construction logistics.
- Sound knowledge of current design codes, standards, industry best practice, and CDM Regulations.
- Ability to develop innovative engineering solutions, work independently, and apply professional judgement with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in relevant analytical and design software, including FEA and mooring analysis.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with experience in the maritime sector and desirable exposure to energy or defense projects.
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AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Technical Director in Civil Structures, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects across critical UK infrastructure while benefiting from a diverse and inclusive culture that values every voice. With hybrid working options and a commitment to employee growth, including talent development and succession planning, you can shape your career while contributing to landmark engineering solutions in the Energy, Defence, and Nuclear sectors.
