Assistant Civil Engineer

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious civil engineer technician at the beginning of your career to accelerate your skills within a complex, operational port environment. You'll work on diverse infrastructure projects ranging from quayside structures and pavements to drainage systems and utilities - all within a live, 24/7 operational setting that presents unique engineering challenges.

As a Civil Engineering Technician, you'll take genuine ownership of projects from inception through to completion, supported by our experienced Engineering leadership team. This isn't a graduate training scheme - you'll be managing real projects with budgets, programmes, and contractor interfaces from day one.

Quayside and marine structure repairs and upgrades

Internal road and pavement reconstruction & repair programmes

Drainage and utilities infrastructure works

Structural inspections and remedial works

Port estate development projects supporting operational growth

This role requires regular site presence across the Port of Tilbury estate. Due to the operational nature of the port environment, regular remote working is not available. You must be within commutable distance of Tilbury.

Take ownership of civil engineering projects from feasibility through to practical completion

Manage project programmes, budgets (typically £50k - £500k)

Coordinate with operational teams to schedule works around 24/7 port activities

Act as Client representative under CDM 2015 regulations

Ensure contractors comply with port safety requirements and permit-to-work systems

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined pension scheme and life assurance

Professional membership subscriptions paid (ICE, IStructE, etc.)

Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family

Cycle to work scheme

Attractive family-friendly policies

Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays

GymFlex health club memberships

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the value serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to our organisation.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

Applications from candidates without UK work authorisation or relevant UK experience will not be progressed.