Job Title: Assistant Civil Engineer
Location: Port of Tilbury
Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 per year
About the Role
This role provides an ambitious civil engineer technician at the beginning of their career the opportunity to accelerate skills within a complex, operational port environment. The successful candidate will work on diverse infrastructure projects ranging from quayside structures and pavements to drainage systems and utilities in a live, 24/7 operational setting that presents unique engineering challenges.
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will take genuine ownership of projects from inception through to completion, supported by experienced engineering leadership. You will manage real projects with budgets, programmes, and contractor interfaces from day one; this is not a graduate training scheme.
Typical projects include quayside and marine structure repairs and upgrades, internal road and pavement reconstruction and repair programmes, drainage and utilities infrastructure works, structural inspections and remedial works, and estate development projects supporting operational growth. Regular site presence across the Port of Tilbury estate is required; the role does not support remote working.
Essential Requirements
* Unrestricted right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship offered)
* Civil Engineering degree (BEng/MEng) or equivalent
* 2‑3 years post‑graduate UK construction or civil engineering experience, working with contractors on site
* Full UK driving licence – site travel is a daily requirement
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
* Take ownership of civil engineering projects from feasibility through to practical completion
* Manage project programmes and budgets (typically £50k – £500k)
* Coordinate with operational teams to schedule works around 24/7 port activities
Technical Responsibilities
* Produce and update technical drawings using AutoCAD
* Develop scopes of works and review contractor designs and method statements
* Apply engineering principles to solve practical problems in a live operational environment
CDM and Safety Compliance
* Act as client representative under CDM 2015 regulations
* Ensure contractors comply with port safety requirements and permit‑to‑work systems
Key Skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
* Practical problem‑solving approach – able to make decisions on site
* Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate issues
* AutoCAD proficiency – produce and modify civil engineering drawings
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Defined pension scheme and life assurance
* Professional membership subscriptions paid (ICE, IStructE, etc.)
* Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
* Cycle to work scheme
* Attractive family‑friendly policies
* Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK‑wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays
* GymFlex health club memberships
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.
If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your CV highlighting relevant UK project experience.
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time
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