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Access have partnered with an independent, international engineering and project management consultancy with a rich history. Our client specializes in sustainable solutions for complex engineering challenges, offering expertise across sectors such as water, infrastructure, environment, and maritime. With a global presence in over 30 countries, our client works on projects that enhance society by focusing on innovation, sustainability, and resilience, helping to shape cities, industries, and communities for a better, more sustainable future.

As a Principal Maritime Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing engineering solutions for civil maritime structures, including ports and shipyards. You’ll apply your expertise in steel, concrete, timber, and other materials, working across all project stages from inception to demolition and reuse. Your technical and commercial experience will be crucial in liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. This is an opportunity to lead with both technical oversight and commercial awareness while mentoring junior staff. You will be working on green ports across the world, protecting the UK coastline and creating a renewable platform for the future.

To be successful in this role you must:

* Be chartered (or one your way to chartership)

* Maintain your own workload independently whilst mentoring junior team members

* Capable of undertaking design from concept to construction.

* Show strong inter-personal and communication skills - articulate orally and in writing with team members, clients and stakeholders.

* Demonstrate a proven track record in innovative design solutions - shipyard infrastructure, heavy-duty quays, dry docks, floating docks or shiplifts.

* Deliver project objectives professionally and consistently.

* Reflect positive personal values in line with the company’s ethos.

* Have the right to live and work in the UK.

This is a great opportunity to work with an organisation that is environmentally conscious, offering sustainable solutions, in a relaxed and flexible work environment. If you are looking for a role where you can build your experience, with exciting projects and excellent prospects of career development, then this is for you