Principal Engineer - Maritime
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About the Role
WSP is seeking a Principal Maritime Engineer/Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and construction professionals, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects, including ports, harbours and marine terminals.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, ensuring the highest standards of engineering and design are achieved.
- Review technical documentation, calculations, structural models when necessary.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and meeting project requirements.
- Support in business development through engagement with clients, managing client accounts and supporting in bids.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in maritime engineering.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, preferably with a specialization in maritime or coastal engineering
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering maritime infrastructure projects
- Prior experience in structural design of maritime infrastructure, including but not limited to, deck on pile structures, block walls, flexible retaining structures and terminal infrastructure
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with a strong client focused approach
- Proficiency in project management tools and structural engineering software
- Experience working within BIM project environments
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable
- Experience working with international clients and delivering projects across the Middle East region is preferred
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities, with the capability to manage complex technical and commercial challenges
- Proactive, innovative, and results oriented mindset, with a commitment to delivering sustainable, resilient, and high quality maritime infrastructure solutions
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Job Description
- WSP Middle East Limited seeks a Principal Maritime Engineer / Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, project management skills and client relationship management t
- As part of the Maritime Structures Service Line, the Principal Engineer will serve as a technical lead, guiding project delivery through technical oversight, governance, and mentorship. The role will be responsible for establishing design direction, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and bes
- The Principal Engineer will also play a key role in client engagement, business development, and strategic planning, helping to strengthen client relationships, secure new opportunities, and support the continued growth of WSP’s maritime structures service.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and construction professionals, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects, including ports, harbours and marine terminals.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, ensuring the highest standards of engineering and design are achieved.
- Review technical documentation, calculations, structural models when necessary.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and meeting project requirements.
- Support in business development through engagement with clients, managing client accounts and supporting in bids.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in maritime engineering.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, preferably with a specialization in maritime or coastal engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering maritime infrastructure projects.
- Prior experience in structural design of maritime infrastructure, including but not limited to, deck on pile structures, block walls, flexible retaining structures and terminal infrastructure.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with a strong client focused approach.
- Proficiency in project management tools and structural engineering software.
- Experience working within BIM project environments.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.
- Experience working with international clients and delivering projects across the Middle East region is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities, with the capability to manage complex technical and commercial challenges.
- Proactive, innovative, and results oriented mindset, with a commitment to delivering sustainable, resilient, and high quality maritime infrastructure solutions.
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