Jobs in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Civil Ports & Maritime Engineer at Amentum

Our company provides design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long‑term prospects within our established practice. Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh. We offer hybrid working with 1–2 days in the office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.

• Working with the seasoned Ports and Maritime Engineers and Technicians.
• Deliver high‑quality engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Build strong client relationships and support the business.
• Produce technical designs, calculations, and reports to British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Work with junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and quality systems.

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree; ideally interested in becoming chartered.
• Broad experience in civil engineering design and construction.
• Proven heavy civils experience.
• Strong technical expertise in structural and maritime design or similar industry experience.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.
• UK nationality and ability to obtain SC level security clearance, including residence in the UK for the preceding five years.

• Familiarity with PIANC guidance and seismic design.
• Experience with BIM, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, LUSAS, WALLAP, PLAXIS 2D.
• Background in the nuclear industry and safety case documentation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying/selling up to 10 days extra holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work‑life balance.

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of defence infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

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 well‑being 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.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.