Principal Engineer Ports & Marine

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AECOMs Port and Marine team are looking for a Principal engineer with civil and structural knowledge and a technical focus to lead the team on multiple projects.

The candidate will be a team player self-motivated support fellow team members manage inputs meeting client requirements to agreed costs and quality. Working with an established Port a Marine team with over 100 years of shared experience we require someone to compliment that and will be responsible for technical delivery of a wide range of projects.  Key clients include local authority private companies defence contractors and internal clients both in the UK and overseas.

The role can be based anywhere in the UK 

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the planning preparation and successful completion of deliverables
• Have significant experience and knowledge of presenting calculations to a high standard of quality and able to utilise current computer software (including but not limited to ROBOT GRLWEAP WALLAP TEDDS PLAXIS 3D and others)
• Have experience of checking and reviewing technical specifications reports and technical notes to a high standard
• Review and comment on design drawings and specification to ensure timely and accurate results;
• Mentoring of staff to achieve technical solution and provide support to develop their knowledge and experience
• Communicate and liaise with other disciplines and clients to ensure clear understanding of scope and deliverables AND assist in the preparation of tenders (programme cost estimate resourcing preparation of written quality/technical input etc)
• Experience of designing structures in the Marine Environment (including; quay wall piers jetties revetment breakwaters fendering scour protection linkspan supports dolphins etc)
• Good understanding of British Standards Eurocodes and best practice in the maritime environment
• Good understanding of CDM Safety in design and CEMD
• Experience in delivering projects over a range of cost and complexity
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams; and experience in the UK Maritime industry

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project

Why Join AECOM

At AECOM we help shape a better world. Youll have the opportunity to grow within a collaborative global organisation known for delivering complex multi-disciplinary maritime and coastal projects.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Experience of designing structures in the Marine Environment (including; quay wall piers jetties revetment breakwaters fendering scour protection linkspan supports dolphins etc)
• Good understanding of British Standards Eurocodes and best practice in the maritime environment;
• Experience working on Ports and Marine design projects
• CEng / IEng qualified in civil or structural engineering or anticipating achieving this status imminently
• Be able to obtain SC Clearance

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at 

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time