Senior​/Principal Engineer - Ports

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, delivers 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 has 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:

• Work within one of our dynamic and innovative teams to assist industry experts in order to deliver safe and robust technical solutions
• Work on both domestic and international projects for a large range of clients who own, operate or construct marine facilities
• Take a lead role in the development of detailed design solutions of maritime structure and facilities such as quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, ferry terminals, shipyards etc
• Carry out structural design and assessment calculations both by hand and using latest industry computer software packages
• Assist with site‑based structural inspections and design co‑ordination services for works on site.
• Take a lead role in the production of client deliverables such as design / feasibility reports, inspection reports and calculation packages
• Assist Project Managers and Project Controllers to plan, manage and deliver projects using the latest BIM and other collaboration software and protocols
• Support and mentor colleagues and peers, ensuring personal career growth and development of the teams capability footprint eg achieving 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)
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer
• Experience in the delivery of Port and Maritime engineering solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in producing and rolling out complex highly detailed reports
• Good all‑round technical design expertise using British and international standards, and/or Eurocodes.

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

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