Engineer - Ports

Market Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As an international leader in the engineering, planning, design and construction management of maritime structures, ports, harbours and coastal schemes, our 100+ strong Ports & Maritime UK team, part of a larger global 700+ team of specialist maritime engineers deliver complex world‑class solutions to commercial ports, bulk terminals, naval bases, breakwaters and coastal defences, dredging and reclamation, marine off‑loading facilities, sea water intakes and outfalls to a global customer base.

Based out of our Glasgow office, our Ports and Maritime team have created a number of new roles, to meet, deliver and exceed our growth and investment strategy, providing excellent career opportunities for experienced ports and marine engineers to work across a broad portfolio of high‑value projects.

Working with innovative and world‑class industry experts to deliver safe and robust technical solutions, your remit will include;

• Assist in the development of detailed design solutions of maritime structure and facilities such as quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, ferry terminals, shipyards.
• Carry out structural design and assessment calculations both by hand and using latest industry modelling and analysis tools.
• Support site‑based structural inspections and design co‑ordination services for works on site.
• Contribute to the production of client deliverables such as design / feasibility reports, inspection reports and calculation packages.
• Assist with preparation of contract documents, specification, bills of quantities and associated change control.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Controllers to plan, manage and deliver projects, utilising the latest BIM software protocols.
• Work closely with peers and mentors to plan and develop your career in order to achieve Chartered Engineer status.

Want to play your part in the delivery world‑class Marine and Ports solutions, we would be delighted to hear from candidates with a good mix of the following skills, experience and attributes:

• MEng or BEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in the delivery of Port and Maritime engineering solutions
• Be actively working towards becoming a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in producing and rolling out complex highly detailed reports.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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