Principal Ports Engineer - Gas and liquid products experience

Mott MacDonald; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Ports Engineer to join their growing Ports Team in the UK. The successful candidate will conduct studies, prepare technical reports, and lead design delivery for marine jetties related to gas and liquid products. This role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, chartered or near chartership status, and proven structural design experience. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and may require overseas travel for project assignments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex projects from concept through execution.
• Strong knowledge of design standards (API, AISC, OCIMF, etc.).
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for marine facilities.
• Lead structural design delivery of marine jetties.
• Support business development and client engagement activities.

Skills

Structural design calculations

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team working

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or near chartership

Tools

Structural design software

CAD software

Job description

Principal Ports Engineer - Gas and Liquid Products Experience

Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton, United Kingdom

Overview of the role

We are looking to appoint a Principal Ports Engineer with gas and liquid products experience who will join our growing Ports Team. You will be expected to collaborate with peers and early career professionals to:

• 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 which integrate the design of the jetty structures to 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 MacDonald in industry events and technical fora.
• Support the team in business development and client engagement activities when required.

Candidate specification

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A degree in Civil or 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, among others).
• Experience and proficiency in the use of structural design software and familiarity with its integration with CAD software.
• Strong communication, team working, excellent problem‑solving skills and the drive to innovate.

It is available as part time, job share, or full time. Due to the nature of our work, you will be required to travel overseas for project assignments when required.