Amentum

Technical Director – Senior Civil Ports & Maritime Engineer

Amentum

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portsmouth • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and develop a team of Ports and Maritime Engineers and Technicians.
  • Deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.
  • Build strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
  • Produce technical designs, calculations, and reports to British Standards and Eurocodes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and quality systems.

Requirements

  • Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with a strong MEng background.
  • Broad experience in civil engineering design and construction.
  • Proven leadership and project management skills.
  • Strong technical expertise in structural and maritime design or similar industry experience.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.
  • You must be willing and able to obtain SC level security clearance, which includes being resident in the UK for the preceding 5 years.
  • Desirable: Familiarity with PIANC guidance and seismic design.
  • Experience with BIM, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, LUSAS, WALLAP, PLAXIS 2D.
  • Background in nuclear industry and safety case documentation.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
  • Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
  • Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
  • Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying/selling up to 10 days extra holidays.
  • Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineering designstructural designmaritime designproject managementtechnical designcalculationscompliance with British Standardscompliance with Eurocodeshealth and safety legislationbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringclient relationship buildingbusiness developmentteam collaborationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Chartered Civil EngineerChartered Structural EngineerMEng