Marine Structural Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Exeter
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Structural analysis Marine infrastructure design Project management UK design codes Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Concrete design Steel design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Marine Structural Engineer –Mid to Senior Level

Regular Full-Time

Structural Eng

Exeter, Devon, GB

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, timber, and composite materials.
  • Inspection and rehabilitation of waterfront structures.
  • Delivery of urban waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects.
  • Designing quay walls, jetties, trestles, near-shore platforms,  mooring/breasting structures, breakwaters and floodwalls.
  • Knowledge of liquid, gas, container and bulk terminals and shoreline protection systems.
  • Management of marine structural projects and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide construction support and resolve technical queries.
  • Knowledge of shoreline protection systems and breakwater design.
  • Awareness of project budgets, procurement strategies, scheduling, and preparation of technical documentation.

Qualifications:

  • Degree: BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • Chartership: Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or IStructE, or working towards chartership.
  • Experience: 6–15 years in marine structural engineering design and project management within a consultancy or marine-related client environment.
  • Familiarity with UK design codes (Eurocodes, BS standards) and international guidelines (PIANC, BS6349).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Experience with Network Rail, port authorities, or defense projects is advantageous.

All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

Primarily office-based (Farnham, London or Exeter), with occasional site visits to ports, harbours, and coastal locations.

Site visits may involve navigating uneven terrain and working near water.

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