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AECOM’s Port and Marine division is seeking a Principal Engineer who possesses both civil and structural expertise, coupled with a strong technical focus to spearhead our team across various projects.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who is self-driven, supports colleagues, and manages contributions effectively to meet client requirements while adhering to agreed budgets and quality standards. Joining our well-established Port and Marine team, which boasts over a century of combined experience, you will play a crucial role in the technical delivery of diverse projects for key clients including local authorities, private sector enterprises, defense contractors, and internal stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally.
This position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, preparation, and successful execution of project deliverables.
- Demonstrate extensive experience in presenting calculations to a high standard of quality and leverage advanced software tools (such as ROBOT, GRLWEAP, WALLAP, TEDDS, PLAXIS 3D, etc.).
- Review and validate technical specifications, reports, and documentation to ensure top-tier quality.
- Provide insightful feedback on design, drawings, and specifications to guarantee timely and precise outcomes.
- Mentor junior staff to foster technical solutions and enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Communicate effectively with various disciplines and clients to ensure clarity in project scope and deliverables and assist in tender preparation (including programming, cost estimation, resource allocation, and written technical input).
- Possess expertise in designing structures within the Marine Environment (including quay walls, piers, jetties, revetments, breakwaters, fendering systems, scour protection, linkspan supports, dolphins, etc.).
- Have a strong grasp of British Standards, Eurocodes, and best practices in maritime engineering.
- Understand CDM regulations, Safety in Design principles, and CEMD.
- Showcase experience in delivering projects of varying complexity and cost.
- Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and possess familiarity with the UK Maritime industry.
Join us as we grow together.
We take projects from conception to operation, offering engineering and construction services for large-scale, multi-year initiatives for major rail and transit organizations. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic insights at every project phase.
Why Choose AECOM?
At AECOM, we are committed to shaping a better world. You will have the opportunity to thrive within a collaborative global organization renowned for delivering complex, multidisciplinary maritime and coastal projects.
We also offer a range of attractive benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
