Ports and Marine Opportunities - All levels across the UK

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It’s an exciting time for our Ports and Maritime team with major project success and workload growth. AECOM is one of the global leaders advising a broad range of clients in the planning, design and construction of Marine Engineering and offshore infrastructure across an array of size and type. A key focus area for AECOM is Ports & Maritime, with substantial growth potential. Our Surface Transportation, Aviation & Ports UK&I Sector is a part of the number one rated global Transportation engineering consultancy.

AECOM’s UK Ports and Marine team are looking for all levels of experience from Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Associate Directors, Project Managers and NEC Supervisors across the UK to support on multiple UK and international projects including:

• Maritime Engineering
• Defence Estates
• Waterfront Developments/Regeneration 
• Renewable Energy projects
• Major Civils and infrastructure in the Marine Environment
• Port expansion
• Coastal defences
• Marinas and harbours developments
• Cruise & Ferry Terminals
• Inspection and maintenance of Historic Habours

This extends to all stages in the project cycle, from project inception, preparing the business cases developing innovative conceptual ideas, performing detailed design, to procurement of contractors, Management and supervision of the construction stage, completion and project close out. We perform the full project life cycle.

Come grow with us.

The UK & Ireland team sees significant ongoing investment opportunities to service the defence, freight, port terminal operator, cruise and offshore wind sectors. These drivers aim to improve efficiency, decarbonisation, application of digital solutions and improved surface connectivity.

We are delivering some of the biggest and complex infrastructure port projects worldwide for major clients. One landmark project is New Doha (Hamad) Port project Qatar, a US$7 billion greenfield port development where AECOM is a Project Management Consultant.

To support our growth strategy in this sector, we seek a strong market sector leader. This individual will have a growth mindset and understand the power and importance of client relationship management.

We are currently working remotely and so would welcome applicants from all UK locations, however, our Ports and Marine offices are based in Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Basingstoke, Bristol, Exeter, London, Southampton and Plymouth.

Working with an established Ports and Marine team with over 70 years of shared experience, we are looking for all levels of experience from Senior Engineers to Technical Directors, Project Managers and Supervisors to join the team in delivering a wide range of projects with key clients including local authorities, regulators, defence organisations, private developers and port operators as well as internal clients both in the UK and overseas.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Ports and Marine Engineering experience
• CEng / IEng qualified in civil or structural engineering – or anticipating achieving this status imminently
• Be able to obtain SC Clearance

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.