Senior​/Associate Coastal Engineer

Senior / Associate Coastal Engineer

Location:

London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)

Salary:
Competitive + 10% Car Allowance + Benefits

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time

This global consultancy provides award‑winning water, coastal, and maritime engineering services, working on landmark projects from “cloud to coast.” Its Water Group collaborates with architects, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver multidisciplinary solutions in water resource management, river engineering, flood risk, and coastal design.

As a Senior or Associate Coastal Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery and project leadership of coastal and maritime schemes, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and key clients.

• Coastal flood protection and resilience design.
• Coastal structures such as breakwaters, revetments, quay walls, and groynes.
• Beach nourishment and shoreline management planning.
• Marinas, navigation channels, and canals.
• Coastal modelling, both in‑house and via specialist sub‑consultants.

• Leading and delivering coastal engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Providing design input, technical oversight, and quality assurance.
• Managing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Supporting project bids, proposals, and business development activities.
• Sharing technical knowledge and contributing to capability growth across the Water Group.
• Managing and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and collaborators.

You will be a technically skilled, proactive engineer with experience delivering coastal and maritime projects in consultancy or a related environment.

• Degree in Civil, Coastal, or Maritime Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Strong track record delivering projects across at least three of the following:
• Coastal flood protection
• Coastal structures
• Beach nourishment and shoreline management
• Marinas and navigation works
• Coastal and hydrodynamic modelling
• Excellent understanding of design principles, construction methods, and relevant standards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and maintain client relationships.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• 10% car allowance and discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with flexible options.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits platform (cycle scheme, dental, optical, travel insurance, and more).
• Enhanced parental leave and 3pm finish on the last Friday of each month.
• Comprehensive learning and development programme for every career stage.
• Funding for two professional memberships or subscriptions.
• Wellbeing support, mentoring, and social initiatives through inclusive employee networks.
• Opportunity to contribute to community and global volunteer programmes.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering