Civil Ports & Maritime Engineer

Role Overview

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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance