Civil Ports & Maritime Engineer

About the opportunity

Our company provides design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. The Ports and Maritime team is experiencing exciting growth and long‑term prospects. The role is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh and offers hybrid working with 1–2 days in the office; occasional site visits may be necessary.

• Deliver high‑quality engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Build strong client relationships and support the business.
• Produce technical designs, calculations and reports to British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Work with junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and quality systems.

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree and ideally a desire to become chartered.
• Broad experience in civil engineering design and construction.
• Proven industrial heavy civils experience.
• Strong technical expertise in structural and maritime design or similar industry experience.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.
• Must be able to obtain SC level security clearance, which includes being resident in the UK for the preceding five years.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with PIANC guidance and seismic design.
• Experience with BIM, STAAD.Pro, SAP
  2000, LUSAS, WALLAP, PLAXIS 2D.
• Background in nuclear industry and safety case documentation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying/selling up to 10 days extra holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work‑life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. All applicants will be given an appropriate and reasonable accommodation for the selection process in line with UK Equality law.