Principal Ports Engineer - Gas and liquid products

Principal Ports Engineer - Gas and liquid products experience

We are looking to appoint a Principal Ports Engineer with gas and liquid products experience who will join our growing Ports Team.

Location/s: Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton; UK

Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess

We take pride in our delivery and value people who own their work and push boundaries to achieve excellence for our clients. The role involves collaborating with peers and early career professionals to deliver complex projects from concept to execution, within set deadlines and budget constraints.

• Conduct pre‑feasibility and feasibility studies for the marine facilities of new gas or liquid product terminals.
• Prepare and present technical reports and other technical material to clients and other stakeholders.
• Lead the structural design delivery of marine jetties for gas and liquid products. Develop and support others to develop engineering calculations (static and dynamic), drawings, and specification documents for jetty and other marine structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions that integrate the design of the jetty structures with the topside process and other equipment necessary for the operation and safety of the terminal.
• Support constructability assessments and the preparation of construction sequences.
• Lead the preparation of the technical volume of tender documents.
• Review and approve contractor designs to ensure quality and adherence to project performance specifications and other requirements.
• Support early career professionals in the development of skills associated with the design of gas and liquid products terminals.
• Participate and represent Mott Mac Donald in industry events and technical fora.
• Support the team in business development and client engagement activities when required.

• A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or near chartership with a relevant professional institution (or equivalent).
• Ability to deliver complex projects from concept through execution within set deadlines and budget constraints.
• Proven experience in undertaking structural design calculations for jetty structures, and leading others in the delivery of the same. Strong knowledge in the application of relevant design standards and guidelines (API, AISC, OCIMF, BS 6349, Eurocode, PIANC, etc.).
• Experience and proficiency in the use of structural design software and familiarity around its integration with CAD software.
• Strong communication, team‑working, excellent problem‑solving skills and the drive to innovate.

As we want the best people for the role, it is available as part‑time, job share or full‑time. Due to the nature of our work, you will be willing to travel overseas for project assignments when required.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reaso and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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