Structural Engineer - Maritime

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future.

Join our Coastal and Maritime team at BMT as a Maritime Civil Structures Engineer. We are seeking experienced engineers at a Consultant or Senior Consultant level to support our growing program of work. 
 
Our APAC team of 50+ coastal engineers and scientists have a strong reputation of delivering high-quality work in design of coastal infrastructure, boating facilities and coastal protection. We also work in coastal modelling, adaptation planning, nature-based coastal protection, dredging, port planning and offshore wind. 

We are looking for specialists to join us in our growing Singapore office, with a specialty for preparing proposals and technical expertise in either Coastal or Maritime Structures Engineering, Port Engineering, or Coastal Modelling.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Contribute to a diverse range of coastal, maritime and waterfront infrastructure projects, including terminal, port and marine development projects for private and public sector clients.
• Write proposals and support business development activities, client engagement and relationship management.
• Act as a Project Design Manager for a range of project sizes and support engagement with clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to the design of coastal and maritime infrastructure across Singapore and the APAC region, including jetties, marinas, wharves, boat ramps, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments and other coastal protection infrastructure.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team, working with coastal engineers, mechanical/electrical engineers, oceanographers, environmental scientists, naval architects, GIS and approvals specialists.
• Provide technical input and support within the maritime structures discipline, including internal reviews and contributing to the development of tools, templates and workflows.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience working within the engineering/consulting sector including experience with proposals and directly managing customers or external stakeholders

• A Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering is a must; master’s degree an advantage.

• 5+ years’ experience post-graduation, in a technical consultancy organisation

• Experience working in Coastal Structures, Piers and Port Engineering, Maritime Defence infrastructure, LNG ports/terminals or equivalent industries.

• Working knowledge of Singaporean, Australian and/or international standards and guidelines relevant to the design of coastal structures such as seawalls, revetments, breakwaters, groynes etc.

• Strong English language skills are essential. Secondary language skills in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, Burmese or Bahasa are beneficial.

• Unrestricted and permanent work rights in Singapore.

Why Work with Us?

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across APAC. We’re proudly ‘flexified’ with Flexa!
• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.