Associate Director Coastal Engineering

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments by leading critical coastal engineering projects for the UK infrastructure program. As Associate Director Coastal Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in every phase of coastal design, from concept to construction, on iconic projects at home and abroad.

• Own and direct multidisciplinary design teams to deliver high‑quality technical design work that meets relevant design standards and codes.
• Define project briefs, scopes of work, and enrich bid proposals to win key programmes.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to hit key milestones and programme targets.
• Collaborate closely with teams across the UK and overseas to integrate design solutions that meet client objectives.
• Set and uphold design quality assurance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Grow, develop, and manage the coastal engineering capability within the practice.

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design teams.
• Comprehensive and in‑depth knowledge of coastal engineering analysis and design in the UK and overseas.
• Ability to work with our clients worldwide to develop solutions that meet their requirements.
• Promote technical excellence, best practice, sustainability, net zero, and digital innovation.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of flexible benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Advance your professional development with extensive training opportunities and a hybrid working culture that balances career and personal life.

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization connecting people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers is committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance – This role may require security clearance. Employment offers will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance, typically UKSV, and proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer. Clearance details will be discussed during the interview process.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and honor Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.