Principal Maritime Engineer

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy combining engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, Enhancing Society Together, drives us to create positive and lasting impact through the work we do.

With over 140 years of experience, more than 6,800 employees, and offices in over 25 countries, we deliver purpose‑driven, technically challenging projects worldwide — turning complex challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

Haskoning is at the forefront of international maritime planning, design, and development. Our global Maritime team is over 600‑strong, comprising multi‑disciplinary experts who deliver ports, shipyards, dry docks, and maritime infrastructure projects across five continents.

We are recognised as one of the largest and most experienced port, shipyard, and dry dock consultancies globally, and are world leaders in the production of feasibility studies, master plans, and detailed designs. From our UK Maritime offices, we lead major shipyard and naval infrastructure projects in close collaboration with colleagues worldwide.

Recent projects include:

• Design of a lock for a new port in India
• Design of one of the world’s largest and most technically advanced shipyards in the Middle East, incorporating three dry docks over an area exceeding 1,000 hectares
• Structural assessment of dock gates in the North East of England
• Ongoing technical support to multiple UK Naval bases

Arch Henderson, established in 1919, has recently merged with Haskoning and is now fully integrated within the Water & Maritime Business Unit. Together, we form the Maritime Arch Henderson Advisory Group, with offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Lerwick, and Thurso.

With around 70 employees across the UK, Arch Henderson has a long‑established reputation for excellence in civil and structural engineering. Our people‑focused, collaborative culture offers a supportive and family‑friendly working environment, underpinned by long‑term client relationships and high technical standards.

This is an exciting period of growth as we combine Arch Henderson’s regional strength and heritage with Haskoning’s global capability and reach.

This role is suited to an experienced Senior or Principal Civil / Structural Maritime Engineer seeking the next step in their career, working on both regionally and globally significant projects.

You will be part of the Glasgow Maritime Team led by our Associate Director, within the wider Maritime Arch Henderson Advisory Group across five UK offices. The team works closely with colleagues across Haskoning’s international network of over 6,000 professionals in more than 30 countries.

The role will see you applying your technical and practical expertise to the development of engineering solutions for maritime civil engineering structures within ports and shipyards, using steel, concrete, timber, and other materials in accordance with relevant design codes.

You will contribute across all stages of project delivery — from feasibility and concept development, through detailed design and construction, to demolition, recycling, and reuse. Strong technical leadership, commercial awareness, and collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams will be central to your success.

• Prepare and lead designs and analyses for maritime and associated structures for ports and shipyards
• Collect, review, and interpret design and site data
• Lead and undertake inspections and condition surveys
• Produce, check, and review design calculations and reports
• Review models and drawings prior to issue
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and supervision to junior engineers, technicians, and project managers
• Act as Project Manager for small to medium projects, or Technical Manager on larger or more complex projects
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, specifications, and contract documentation
• Present technical information to clients and internal audiences
• Apply sound engineering judgement and provide expert advice
• Maintain commercial awareness to deliver projects profitably, on…