About the job
Join AECOM’s Ports and Maritime team as a Graduate Maritime Engineer and embark on an exciting technical journey supporting a diverse array of projects across the UK and internationally. With over 200 years of collective experience, our established team excels in delivering premier maritime and coastal infrastructure for local authorities, private developers, defense clients, and beyond.
As a Graduate Maritime Engineer, you will cultivate skills in the design, analysis, and supervision of civil and structural endeavors within marine and coastal environments. Your role will encompass projects that involve the development, rehabilitation, and safeguarding of port and harbor structures, including quay walls, jetties, piers, breakwaters, and more.
Your contributions will span the entire project lifecycle—from conceptualization and feasibility studies to detailed design and construction support—ensuring that our solutions adhere to safety, sustainability, and compliance standards at both UK and international levels.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing structural design and analysis of maritime and coastal structures using applicable design codes (BS, Eurocodes, PIANC, CIRIA, ICE guidance).
- Utilizing modern software tools such as ROBOT, GRLWEAP, WALLAP, TEDDS, and PLAXIS 3D.
- Creating concept, preliminary, and detailed designs for both new construction and refurbishment projects.
- Conducting assessments of stability, bearing capacity, and durability of marine structures influenced by waves, currents, and corrosion.
- Designing fendering systems, mooring arrangements, and scour protection measures.
- Preparing and reviewing technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Performing site inspections and structural condition surveys, followed by report preparation.
- Engaging effectively with clients, contractors, port authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborating with geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and coastal process engineers within interdisciplinary teams.
- Learning compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and CDM Regulations.
- Providing technical support during construction phases, reviewing contractor submissions, and addressing site inquiries.
- Contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
Join us to shape the future of resilient coastal and port infrastructure!

