A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.
The maritime sector has a key role to play in supporting our sustainable development strategy.In particular, our maritime skills are critical in supporting the energy transition, coastal resilience and the development of sustainable ports.
We currently have a requirement for a Maritime Engineer to join our Irish Maritime team. Based in our Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick office the ideal candidate will be looking to further their career and gain invaluable experience within an established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. The Dublin based maritime engineering team serves all our European offices and works together with our worldwide maritime engineering centres in UK, SE Asia, Australia, and Americas.
This is a permanent role and offers the successful candidate long-term and international opportunities. The successful candidate will be involved in a diverse and challenging range of maritime projects. Our team is currently working on several port and harbour projects, offshore renewable energy projects, coastal protection projects and dredging projects worldwide.
Experience/Qualifications:
Engineering degree qualified in civil engineering with specialisation in maritime or a related discipline;
1. At least 4 years post – qualification maritime engineering experience in some the following areas: ports, harbours and marinas, dredging and reclamation works, metocean studies, coastal protection works, offshore renewable energy developments, flood protection works, waterfront developments;
2. Proven team player with a proactive approach to work;
3. Experience in delegating tasks to more junior team members;
4. Ability to meet strict deadlines;
5. Experience in coastal risk mapping, coastal modelling tools (waves, currents, sediment transport, erosion, morphology, flooding, etc.) would be an advantage.
6. Good programming skills and GIS would be an advantage
7. Two or more years experience in Irish/UK market and/or knowledge of one or more European languages would be an advantage
Responsibilities:
8. Design of maritime and coastal structures and developments, flood protection and related works from concept to construction;
9. Assess natural hazards such as coastal erosion and coastal flooding for present and future conditions, taking into account theeffects of climate change;
10. Preparation of technical reports;
11. Preparation of submissions in response to tenders;
12. Monitoring and coaching junior engineers.
You will be a technical leader with extensive experience in delivering maritime projects.An individual with curiosity, personal drive, and technical know-how. You will have strong team leadership and organisational skills, familiar with co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and working collaboratively.
Ultimately, you will be as inspired as we are by the problems we are solving and excited to help clients and lead teams delivering the solutions.
We are looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills.
13. A relevant degree and Chartered Engineer Status;
14. A recognised Subject Matter Expert with experience in maritime engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: ports, harbours and marinas, dredging and reclamation works, metocean studies, coastal protection works, offshore renewable energy developments, flood protection works, waterfront developments.in the field of flood, coastal or maritime engineering;
15. A desire and ability to build and maintain strong, long term relationships within Arup and with our Clients;
16. A desire and ability to proactively plan and commercially manage projects;
17. A flexible thinker with a focus on continual improvement
18. A team player with a positive mindset.
19. A desire and ability to share knowledge and proactively mentor and manage teams & individuals
20. Highly effective and open communication skills
21. An honest and trustworthy character with a strong sense of appropriate ethical practice.
What To Expect At Arup
22. A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
23. We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
24. Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
25. Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
26. Competitive performance-based salary growth.
27. A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
28. Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.
29. You will be expected to become a member of a relevant and necessary professional organisation
Our goal is to shape a better world, finding solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the most expansive impacts of our work. Our drive to build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.
At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here.
A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness and respect. At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in social, cultural and educational events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or with your colleagues by joining staff networks such as those for women, culture or the LGBTQ+ community.
We are a certified CPD accredited employer with Engineers Ireland.
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