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WSP is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to join its Maritime team. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of maritime projects in the hospitality and commercial industries, from early stages such as feasibility and planning, to detailed design and construction support.

What You'll Do:

• Undertaking of Coastal planning including coastal edge requirements, marina Leading and managing technical design for coastal engineering projects.
• Designing of coastal structures (beaches, groynes, breakwaters, revetments, scour protection, dredging and reclamation, concrete armour protection etc.)
• Undertaking of vessel navigation and mooring studies requirements and layouts and general ad-hoc marine planning support.
• Providing technical expertise, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring coastal deliverables on projects are in-line with industry standards and client expectations.
• Perform technical tasks such as reviewing of numerical modelling studies, geotechnical analyses, calculations, design, verification or desktop studies.
• Preparation of reports, specifications, cost estimates and undertaking tender reviews.
• Review contractors’ designs.
• Communication with design team members, including structural, planning, geotechnical, modellers, civil engineers, and clients.
• Coordinate development of relevant drawing packages with CAD technicians
• Apply skill and care in design, and take ownership of assigned work packages

What We'll Love About You:

• 8-12 years of coastal / marine experience with focus on the design of waterfront edges, beaches, coastal defences and marinas.
• Good knowledge of all the relevant Eurocodes, British standards and industry standard guidance documents (CIRIA, PIANC) etc.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and buildability of coastal structures
• Knowledge of construction materials
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills, ability to produce high quality reports
• Ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision
• Member of/working towards a Professional body membership will be preferred
• Experience working on projects in the Middle East
• History of working with an international engineering consultancy

What you will love about us:

At WSP you'll be part of a supportive organisation that encourages continued development through structured technical/management training, global and local practice networks and wellbeing programs.

We believe that a blend of empowerment and responsibility results in outstanding achievements. We hold all of our colleagues to the same above-average standards, while providing them with the tools, training and support they need to craft their own journeys.

Join us in doing purposeful work, helping our communities thrive today, while shaping them for tomorrow.

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