Maritime Engineer

Joining Arup

Our national ports & maritime community, with a core team based in our London office, has been specialising in maritime and coastal schemes for over three decades.  Our ports & maritime business is growing year by year, led by a dynamic team of passionate engineers.  Climate change and the global shift to net-zero have huge implications for the infrastructure that serve the industry. Our ambition is to cement Arup as consultant of choice in a fast pace changing sector with complex technical challenges and evolving new markets.

We are working with a wide range of clients over the entire lifecycle of port & maritime projects. We offer the innovation and technical know-how to help deliver their projects on schedule, on budget, and sustainably. Our maritime skills have a key role to play in supporting our sustainable development strategy and we are excited to be expanding our team to support the delivery of our diverse range of projects.

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The Opportunity

We have a new opportunity working on maritime engineering design, focussing on structural engineering for jetties, quays and other maritime structures and/or civil engineering for ports, coastal protection, flood defences and waterfront developments.  You will help deliver port and maritime projects successfully and in accordance with client requirements. Project managing small/medium sized port and maritime engineering projects on time and to budget and providing highly responsive maritime advice service to all Arup offices.

Part of your role will be to support and guide younger maritime engineers driving forward innovation in the design of maritime infrastructure.  Representing the maritime team on multi-disciplinary projects, you will b required occasionally on business trips within the UK and overseas.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following skills and knowledge:

• Degree qualified: Engineering Degree or equivalent and working towards Chartered status through IStructE, ICE or other relevant body.
• Previous experience of the design of heavy civils / maritime projects including experience of Eurocodes and BS 6349
• Project management experience for small to medium size projects
• Exposure dealing directly with clients 
• Experience in developing others and promoting learning opportunities from successes and problems that arise
• A proven ability to work in teams, to multi-task and to work to deadlines.

Desirable skills and knowledge include; Awareness of geotechnical design and soil-structure interaction and modelling of sea-state conditions and loads;  Knowledge and skills in design of maritime structures (e.g. jetties, quay walls, dredging, reclamation); skills in coastal engineering design (e.g. breakwaters, revetments, nature-based solutions); Experience in design and build projects; skills in digital tools, coding, computer aided design, GIS and other relevant software.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Rachel.Connolly@arup.com.  Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel.connolly@Arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 30-01-25