Civil/Structural Engineer

As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you’ll work across a diverse portfolio of assets, from bridges and roadways to piers, quays, and breakwaters helping to shape the future of our port’s infrastructure.

We strongly encourage part-time applications as well as full-time.

You’ll act as an internal consultant, reviewing designs and specifications to ensure projects meet statutory requirements and industry best practice.

You’ll also review designs, technical specifications, work packages, and drawings for a range of improvement works, which could include new construction, planned works, and reactive maintenance. By taking a keen interest in emerging design and construction methodologies, material technologies, and inspection techniques, you will drive us forward on our journey of innovation and efficiency.

Part of your role will be assisting in the delivery of condition inspections. You’ll evaluate asset performance, report findings, and use your engineering judgment to plan efficient and sustainable maintenance and repair strategies.

We actively support engineers working toward chartership and offer mentoring and guidance through our ICE Training Scheme as an Approved Employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve design briefs, specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Act as technical authority for designs across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects (e.g., bridges, highways and piers).
• Assess and approve consultant designs for compliance, safety, stastainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards and design governance.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering (BSc/BEng) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Ideally working towards MICE, MStructE, or equivalent professional membership.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

• ICE Approved Employer with structured support towards chartership.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation thrives.
• Opportunities to lead on sustainability and cutting-edge design practices.
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Salary up to £50k DOE

Additional Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Birthday leave
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward & Recognition platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

Closing date: Friday 27th March 2026 at 5pm