Civil Ports & Maritime Engineer

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a Senior / Principal Ports and Maritime Engineer to join our UK team, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure within the Defence sector. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model, combining office-based, Glasgow/Edinburgh/Bristol/Reading, some remote, and occasional UK site work.

You will be part of our Ports and Maritime capability, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver engineering solutions across civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, and maritime disciplines.

This role focuses on collaboration and shared problem‑solving, where you will contribute your expertise to support high‑quality and sustainable project outcomes. You will work closely with colleagues and clients to build strong relationships and support the continued growth of the capability.

You will also play an active role in supporting and developing early‑career engineers, contributing to an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages learning and knowledge sharing.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and contribute to nationally significant programmes within a technically strong and supportive environment. Our projects span the full lifecycle, offering involvement from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. You will be responsible for producing and reviewing high‑quality technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with relevant standards, client requirements, and best practice, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and constructability.

Applying a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach, you will help resolve complex engineering challenges and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will also support the management of project scope, programme, budget, and resources, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, efficient, and effective solutions.

Requirements

• Good, accredited MEng degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Demonstrable experience in civil and structural design, with the ability to apply British Standards and Eurocodes effectively in practice.
• Proven experience in ports, maritime, or related heavy civil engineering sectors, with the ability to translate technical knowledge into solutions for complex, real‑world challenges.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to apply and guide the use of engineering theory in practical and often complex environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in being involved in technical delivery and supporting successful project outcomes across scope, programme, and budget.
• A proactive and organised approach, contributing to overall project and team performance.
• A commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, alongside experience in mentoring and supporting the development of others.

Desirable

• Familiarity with industry guidance for maritime infrastructure and load application, such as PIANC and OCIMF.
• Experienced in structural dynamics concepts and their practical application.
• Awareness of, or experience in, the use of Information Management systems.
• Exposure to finite element structural analysis software, such as STAAD.Pro or SAP2000 if possible.
• An understanding of geotechnical principles, with experience or exposure to software such as WALLAP and PLAXIS.
• Awareness of NEC3/4 ECC contracts and their application within project delivery environments.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive generous pension contribution, buy/sell up to 10 days extra holidays, a 9‑day fortnight, free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact mike.brown@global.amentum.com.