Overview
Join to apply for the Maritime Engineer role at AECOM. AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team is seeking a Maritime Engineer with a civil and structural background to lead technical work across UK and international projects. You’ll join an established team with over 100 years of combined experience, delivering maritime and coastal infrastructure for local authorities, private developers, defence clients, and internal teams in the UK and overseas.
As a Structural/Civil Maritime Engineer, you will lead or support the design and analysis of civil and structural works in the marine and coastal environment. Projects include development, rehabilitation, and protection of port and harbour structures such as quay walls, jetties, piers, revetments, breakwaters, dolphins, fendering systems, linkspan supports, and scour protection. You’ll contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle—from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support—ensuring solutions are safe, sustainable, and compliant with UK and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake the structural design and analysis of maritime and coastal structures using design codes (BS, Eurocodes, PIANC, CIRIA, ICE guidance).
* Develop concept, preliminary, and detailed designs for new build and refurbishment projects (quay walls, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, dolphins, linkspans, and related works).
* Carry out stability, bearing capacity, and durability assessments of marine structures under wave, current, and corrosion effects.
* Design and specify fendering systems, mooring arrangements, and scour protection measures.
* Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
* Conduct site inspections and structural condition surveys and prepare inspection reports.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, port authorities, and regulatory bodies.
* Collaborate with geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and coastal process engineers across multidisciplinary teams.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and CDM Regulations.
* Provide technical support during construction, review contractor submissions, and respond to site queries.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications
* MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Strong civil/structural design background, ideally with experience in marine or coastal infrastructure.
* Sound understanding of structural behaviour, materials (concrete, steel, sheet piles), and marine loading conditions.
* Familiarity with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes, and maritime guidance documents.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
* Eligible and able to obtain Security Clearance (SC level).
Why Join AECOM
At AECOM, we help shape a better world. You’ll have the opportunity to grow within a collaborative global organisation known for delivering complex, multi-disciplinary maritime and coastal projects. We offer a range of core and personalised benefits, flexible hybrid working arrangements, professional development through AECOM University and global Technical Practice Networks, support toward professional chartership and career advancement, volunteering days, wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Respectful workplace and accessibility
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn. About AECOM: AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 company with a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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