About this role
Senior Port Infrastructure Engineer
Position Summary
The Senior Port Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, technical coordination, and delivery of port, marine, and associated landside infrastructure projects. The role requires strong civil and maritime engineering expertise, with particular emphasis on port infrastructure, marine structures, terminal facilities, pavement and utility systems, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
The position will support projects from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, tender documentation, construction support, and commissioning. The engineer will work closely with clients, port operators, contractors, specialist consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Port & Marine Infrastructure Design
Lead and undertake engineering design for port and marine infrastructure, including:Quay walls and berthing structuresJetties, piers, dolphins, and access trestlesRo-Ro ramps and ferry facilitiesBreakwaters and coastal protection worksRevetments and shoreline structuresDredging and reclamation worksPort basins, navigation channels, and turning circlesContainer, bulk, general cargo, and multipurpose terminal infrastructureDevelop engineering solutions considering vessel characteristics, operational requirements, geotechnical conditions, marine environment, constructability, durability, and whole-life performance.Review and coordinate structural, geotechnical, coastal, pavement, drainage, utilities, and marine systems designs.Landside Port Infrastructure
Develop and review designs for:Heavy-duty port pavements and container yardsInternal port roads and access infrastructureTerminal drainage systemsUtility corridors and service networksRail interfaces where applicableTerminal buildings and ancillary infrastructure interfacesGates, security infrastructure, fencing, and operational areasCoordinate infrastructure layouts with terminal planning and cargo-handling equipment requirements, including STS cranes, RTGs/RMGs, mobile harbour cranes, reach stackers, conveyors, and other terminal equipment.Engineering Analysis & Technical Documentation
Prepare and review:Feasibility and technical studiesBasis of Design and design criteriaConcept, preliminary, and detailed engineering designsEngineering calculationsTechnical specificationsDesign drawingsBills of quantities and cost estimatesTender documentationTechnical reports and design submissionsUndertake technical evaluations and option studies to identify appropriate engineering solutions.Ensure designs comply with relevant international and local standards, codes, client requirements, and good maritime engineering practice.Tender & Procurement Support
Support preparation of EPC, Design-Build, and traditional design-bid-build tender packages.Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, and employer's requirements.Review contractor and consultant technical proposals.Participate in technical bid evaluations, clarifications, and tender negotiations.Review contractor design proposals, methodologies, value-engineering proposals, and alternative technical solutions.Construction & Site Support
Provide engineering support during construction.Review:Contractor design submissionsShop drawingsMethod statementsMaterial submissionsRFIs and technical queriesTemporary works proposalsParticipate in site inspections and technical meetings as required.Assist in resolving design and construction interface issues.Review design changes and assess their technical, cost, programme, and operational implications.Support testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.Multidisciplinary Coordination
Coordinate with:Structural engineersGeotechnical engineersCoastal and hydraulic engineersDredging and reclamation specialistsTerminal plannersRoads and pavement engineersDrainage and utilities engineersElectrical and mechanical engineersEnvironmental specialistsBIM/CAD teamsQuantity surveyors and cost consultantsManage technical interfaces between marine structures, landside infrastructure, terminal operations, and cargo-handling systems.Participate in design reviews, workshops, HAZID/risk reviews, constructability reviews, and value-engineering exercises.Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and CAD/BIM personnel.Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports prepared by junior engineers.Ensure appropriate QA/QC procedures are implemented.Identify technical risks and develop mitigation measures.Promote technically robust, safe, constructible, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.Contribute to development and implementation of engineering standards and best practices within the port and maritime team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a closely related discipline.Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Maritime, Coastal, Geotechnical, or Port Engineering is advantageous.Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, or equivalent professional registration is preferred.Experience
Typically 10–15+ years of relevant civil/infrastructure engineering experience, with substantial experience in ports, maritime infrastructure, marine structures, or major heavy civil infrastructure.Demonstrable experience in the design and/or delivery of major port and marine projects.Experience through multiple project stages, preferably including feasibility, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction.Middle East/GCC port infrastructure experience is advantageous.Experience working for an engineering consultant, port authority, developer, or major marine contractor is desirable.Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of several of the following areas is expected:
Quay wall and marine structure designBerthing and mooring infrastructureDredging and reclamationBreakwaters and coastal protectionPort pavement and heavy-duty yard designGeotechnical considerations for marine structuresMarine durability and corrosion protectionFender and mooring systemsPort drainage and utilitiesTerminal infrastructure planningConstruction methodologies for marine worksDesign risk management and constructabilityInternational maritime and civil engineering standardsFamiliarity with relevant guidance and standards such as PIANC, BS/Eurocodes, ACI, AASHTO, CIRIA, ROM, OCIMF and applicable local authority requirements is desirable.