Associate - Marine & Coastal

Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles - offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

Position

Ayesa is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Engineer to join the Marine & Coastal Business Unit in London. The senior role is well positioned for Engineers with strong technical experience in any of the following fields including Marine, Structural, Geotechnical, and Civils engineering leading and delivering comprehensive project solutions.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensure technical excellence, and oversee project delivery for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. Alongside project delivery, you will drive business development, develop bids and tenders, and directly contribute to the success of the business.

This is a high-impact role suited to an experienced leader with a strong technical foundation and a proven ability to manage complex marine infrastructure projects.

Requirements

What you bring

• Project Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of civil, structural, and coastal infrastructure projects, ensuring technical, financial, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Delivery: Lead the engineering review and approval process for design solutions ensuring technical accuracy and design compliance.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure full alignment with Ayesa's Integrated Management System (IMS), and uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Client Engagement: Lead client relationships, providing strategic input, tender support, and ensuring delivery excellence that exceeds expectations.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop engineers and project teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Business Leadership: Collaborate with Directors and participate in business development to aid the growth of the Marine & Coastal sector within UK & Ireland.
• Financial Management: Oversee project budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, contributing to departmental P&L and profitability.
• Regulatory Coordination: Manage the planning and coordination of licenses, permits, and approvals for major multidisciplinary projects.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Marine & Coastal engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience delivering infrastructure projects in a project or programme management capacity.
• Chartered Engineer status (EI, ICE, or equivalent under the Washington Accord).
• Track record of securing and delivering projects in UK and/or Ireland.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated success in delivering technically robust, financially viable projects.
• Broad knowledge of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering for marine infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification.
• Experience in project planning, approvals, and permits, including MMO & FRAP (UK), MUL & MAC (Ireland).
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and Irish/UK regulatory standards

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record in business development and client growth
• High level of commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Technically confident, with a deep understanding of multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style
• Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams
• Committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

Other information

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.