Senior Structural Engineer (Maritime)

At 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.

We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Ports and Terminals team with a background in maritime or heavy civils construction.  You may have been involved with either the permanent or temporary works design, or with the planning and estimation of these projects.  An understanding of constructability is key to delivery of successful and resilient port and maritime projects  If you bring this experience and background and want opportunity to influence the shape of these projects please apply.

Key qualifications and skills

• Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers), ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status;


• A civil or structural engineering degree;


• Experience to take the initiative, find solutions and proactively drive progress;


• Ability to support and work closely with other members of the Ports & Terminals Team to optimise the design of maritime structures and facilities


• Knowledge in project management with the planning, management and delivery of projects on time and on budget.


• Real world experience of the structural design and analysis of maritime structures or similar structures.


• Working knowledge of current design codes and standards (ISO, BS6349, Eurocodes) and the CDM regulations.


• Experience of heavy civils or maritime construction.


• Real world experience of reviewing and managing the preparation of technical engineering drawings from feasibility to construction stage issue.

Further information

• Download a full job description and person specification.


• Check out our exceptional benefits at hrwallingford.com/careers.


• Salary from £45,809 to £54,219 dependant on experience


• We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements


• The closing date for applications is 6^th May 2026.

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 [email protected]

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter. 

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.