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BBT has the largest dedicated Geotechnical and Environmental recruitment Division in the UK. We specialise in finding professionals at all levels for Consultancies, Contractors and public bodies across the UK

Principal Maritime Design Engineer

£50 - 70K+
South East, UK

Job Profile

This World Leading Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Consultancy are a leading player in advising on the planning, development and ongoing provision of the full spectrum of maritime infrastructure. This extends from some of the largest dry bulk and tanker terminals to dedicated high volume container ports plus ro-ro connections to the wider port hinterland.

Job Description

As a Maritime Civil Engineer, you will be involved on a range of small to large projects which are industry and public high profile. The roles will be challenging, demanding, varied and offer fantastic opportunities for skill set and career development.

  • Manage various stages of maritime engineering projects including strategy evaluation, detailed appraisal, concept development, detailed design and administration of contracts.
  • In time you will assist the Divisional Director of the Maritime Division with the overall commercial and technical running off the business.
  • You will be responsible for the management of a wide range of global port and marine terminal projects.
  • You will be involved in the planning, design and construction of maritime structures including oil, gas, bulk materials; general cargo and container terminals, harbours, dredging, reclamation and breakwaters for clients world-wide.
  • You will lead, develop, motivate and manage a team of professionals.
  • You will write proposals. Candidate Specification Candidates will already be in possession of relevant academic qualifications, be exceptionally experienced since post-qualified in chartership and able to demonstrate exceptional Maritime Technical competences. They should also have the necessary drive to achieve their goals and deliver commercial success.
  • The ideal candidate will be ambitious and highly motivated with approximately 15 to 20 years post graduate experience in Maritime Engineering.
  • You will be a Chartered engineer with management experience and a background within a consulting engineering practice.
  • You will have extensive experience in the planning, design and construction of maritime structures including oil, gas, bulk materials; general cargo and container terminals, harbours, dredging, reclamation and breakwaters for clients world-wide, together with a proven track record.
  • Ideally, you will have UK and international experience and business development strengths.
  • You will have experience in providing design services to contractors on major design and construct contracts and in co-ordinating multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • You will be self motivated with strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and excellent organisational skills
  • You will have excellent technical and managerial skills and have a sound commercial background.
  • You will be an experienced proposal writer.
  • You will be an experienced Project Manager, capable of motivating and leading a large team of staff with varying degrees of experience and abilities.
  • You will have the ability to mentor and develop support staff.
  • You will be computer literate and familiar with the latest design software packages.
  • Although primarily based in the South East office you will be required to travel extensively worldwide, so a high level of flexibility is required.

Job Reference: ASWAT6

Apply to: To apply, or for further details, please contact: Andrew Shotton 1st Floor Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham B2 5PP
Tel:+44 (0) 121 265 2573
E-mail: ashotton@bbt.co.uk
Web: www.bbtworldwide.com
 

1st floor, cavendish house, 39 waterloo street
birmingham b2 5pp

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published: 11  June  2009     Please mention EARTHWORKS when responding to this advertisement.