Principal Ports Engineer

Description:

We are looking to appoint a Principal Ports Engineer with Defence experience who will join the Ports Coastal and Offshore (PCO) Team within our Aviation, Maritime and Offshore (AMO) Division.

Mott MacDonald’s teams support a wide range of clients including the UK Ministry of Defence, NATO, and international partners across land, air, maritime, and nuclear domains. Recent projects include the modernisation of submarine facilities at Devonport and Clyde, and support for the AUKUS submarine partnership.

You will use your high standard of technical capability to deliver projects within the maritime sector, and guide and develop other members of the team on technical aspects of projects, particularly with respect to maritime defence sector opportunities.

You will primarily be involved in leading technical infrastructure design projects for dockyards, shipyards and ports, including docks, jetties, dolphins, quay structures, dredging, breakwaters and revetments.

You will collaborate with colleagues in a constructive manner on projects, sharing knowledge freely and work constructively to bring projects to a successful outcome to meet or exceed targeted profit, deadlines and output quality.

You will contribute to bidding and winning work, using your knowledge of clients and your understanding of the technical requirements and risks associated with the prospects.

Candidate specification
You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution (or equivalent)
• Experience working in and around multi-disciplinary projects, ideally within Ports, Coastal or Offshore environments
• Familiarity with industry codes & standards
• Strong communication, team working and problem-solving skills