Senior Coastal Engineer

Role Overview

• Support the planning, investigation, design, and delivery of multiple often complex coastal and maritime engineering programmes
• Acts as a subject matter expert for highly complex or high-risk marine projects, providing technical assurance and advisory support
• Oversees feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and engineering design strategies for major infrastructure investments
• Guides value engineering, constructability, and risk mitigation strategies across project lifecycles
• Translates business strategy into operational plans for the Coastal practice, aligning project delivery with organisational goals
• Leads business development activities, including: Client engagement and account growth, Bid strategy and major tender submissions, Expansion into new markets and services
• Builds and maintains relationships with key clients, public sector bodies, and regulators (e.g., Environment Agency, DEFRA, local authorities)
• Supports the development of multi-disciplinary teams and senior professionals, often through subordinate managers
• Sets direction, priorities, and performance expectations across teams
• Mentors and develops future technical and leadership talent within the organisation
• Drives a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and safety
• Accountable for delivery performance across multiple projects, including: Financial performance (budgets, profitability, utilisation), Programme timelines and resource allocation, Risk and compliance management
• Oversees cost modelling, contract strategy, and commercial negotiations for major projects
• Ensures compliance with UK and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., Environmental legislation, marine licensing)
• Represents the organisation in industry forums, committees, and standards development initiatives
• Contributes to technical publications, best practice guidance, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering (or equivalent)
• 25+ years of experience in coastal/maritime engineering, with significant leadership exposure
• Demonstrated experience leading major infrastructure projects (large-scale, complex, multi-million value programmes)
• Proven track record in client leadership, project delivery, and business development
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or equivalent professional body
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal, Ocean, or Maritime Engineering
• Experience acting as: Technical advisor on complex marine projects
• Contributor to industry standards, publications, or technical committees
• International project experience and cross-border delivery exposure

Benefits

• Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement: As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with The Equality Act 2010.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.