Maritime/Civil Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a background in large, complex infrastructure projects?
We’re currently hiring a Design Engineer (Waterfront / Civil Bias) to join a specialist engineering team at Portsmouth Naval Base, delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable design solutions for critical maritime infrastructure.

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In this role, you’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, taking responsibility for the design process across waterfront structures, foundations, and peripheral engineering systems. You’ll lead and coordinate design activity from inception to in-service, ensuring compliance with regulations, alignment with client objectives, and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on major defence and maritime projects in a unique environment.

Salary £60,000pa, with excellent benefits and long-term career progression opportunities.

What do you need?

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or sub-discipline)

• Incorporated Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status

• 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects

• Strong knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, from inception to delivery

• Experience in waterfront structures, foundations, reinforced concrete, piling, and peripheral systems (e.g. corrosion control, utilities, dockside assets)

• Knowledge of British Standards, building regulations, and legislation (CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works)

• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

• Full right to work in the UK

What will you be doing?

• Developing design briefs into detailed Statements of Requirements

• Leading and managing multi-discipline design teams for major projects

• Delivering innovative design solutions aligned with sustainability and Net Zero Carbon goals

• Ensuring compliance with client requirements, legislation, and regulations

• Reviewing and managing subcontractor designs against requirements

• Preparing documentation including Safe to Operate statements, risk assessments, and method statements

• Supporting audits, inspections, and quality processes for project handover

• Providing regular progress reports, forecasts, and KPIs to senior management

• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers while fostering a positive team culture

The details:

• Full-time, permanent role

• Based at Portsmouth Naval Base

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects in a unique maritime environment

• Excellent career development and professional accreditation support

If you’re ready to bring your civil engineering expertise to a challenging and rewarding role, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

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