Senior Engineer Maritime Structures
HR WallingfordAt HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.
Globally our port and maritime infrastructure faces a number of challenges for it to remain resilient given the increase in climate induced hazards, and to efficiently service the needs of our energy transitions towards low carbon fuels and marine renewables. At HR Wallingford our team of engineers and scientists apply world leading skills and knowledge to help face these challenges. We blend physical and numerical modelling with practical engineering and experience to provide unique validation and insights to the projects we are involved with, setting us ahead in the regeneration and development of resilient port and maritime infrastructure.
As Senior Engineer you will: support the growth of HR Wallingford’s delivery in the global ports and maritime sector; support and consolidate the technical excellence in maritime structures in the engineering group and uphold the standard and quality of work that HR Wallingford is recognised worldwide for; and apply innovative techniques to support ongoing sustainability within the engineering group and across the company
Key qualifications and skills
- Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers), ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status, and or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.;
- An engineering or science related degree with a strong numerical and analytical background;
- Experience to take the initiative, find solutions and proactively drive progress.
- Ability to support and work closely with other members of the Engineering Team to optimise the hydraulic design of structures and facilities
- Knowledge in project management with the planning, management and delivery of technically challenging and complex projects on time and on budget.
- Real world experience of designing open piled maritime structures (dolphins and platforms) subject to vessel berthing and mooring forces, and quayside crane loadings.
- Working knowledge of current design codes and standards (ISO, BS6349, Eurocodes) and the CDM regulations.
- Experience of structural analysis using industry standard FE packages, and detailing of reinforced concrete and steel structural members
- Real world experience of reviewing and managing the preparation of technical engineering drawings from feasibility to construction stage issue.
Further information
- Salary from £44,047 dependant on experience.
- Download a full Job Description
- Read the Person Specification
- Check our exceptional benefits at www.hrwallingford.com/careers
The closing date for this role is 2nd September 2024
How to apply
If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com
Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter.
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