Talent.com
This job offer is not available in your country.
Principal / Associate Marine & Coastal Engineer

Principal / Associate Marine & Coastal Engineer

AyesaSouth Africa
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Quick Apply
Job description

📍 Location : Ireland (Relocation covered) | 💼 Discipline : Marine, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering

🌍 Team : Marine & Coastal | 🕒 Work Model : Hybrid (2–3 days WFH)

🌟 Shape the Future of Coastal Infrastructure

At Ayesa , we build more than structures—we build the future of sustainable, resilient infrastructure. With marine and coastal projects spanning from Dubai to Dublin , our work defines modern ports, protects coastlines, and transforms maritime transport across the globe.

We're seeking a Principal or Associate Marine & Coastal Engineer with deep expertise in structural or geotechnical design to join our team in Ireland . You’ll lead the charge on complex public and private projects while enjoying the full support of our world-class multidisciplinary team.

🌍 Relocating? No problem. We’ll cover your relocation costs and help you settle in seamlessly.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

🏗️ Lead Structural or Geotechnical Design

  • Direct technical design from concept to construction
  • Ensure compliance with codes, standards (BS 6349, Eurocodes), and project specs

📋 Project Management & Delivery

  • Manage multiple marine / coastal projects, timelines, and budgets
  • Deliver creative, buildable solutions with precision and impact
  • 🧠 Technical Leadership

  • Apply advanced design knowledge to ports, harbours, breakwaters, and marine infrastructure
  • Drive innovation through integration with modelling, hydraulics, ecology, and dredging teams
  • 👥 Mentorship & Collaboration

  • Guide and develop junior engineers
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, marine, and environmental engineering
  • 🤝 Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, councils, and contractors
  • Translate complex requirements into expert technical strategies
  • ✅ What You Bring

    🎓 Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 8+ years’ experience in marine / coastal engineering or design consultancy
  • 🛠️ Skills & Knowledge :

  • Proven experience in marine structures , coastal processes, and geotechnical design
  • Familiar with BS 6349 , Eurocodes , and marine design guidance
  • Strong track record delivering multi-disciplinary coastal infrastructure projects
  • Confident communicator and experienced report writer
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing technical team
  • Sharp project delivery, time management, and commercial skills
  • 🎁 What’s in It for You

    ✅ Competitive Salary

    🏡 Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)

    🕓 Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core : 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)

    💰 Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support

    🛡️ Income Protection & Life Assurance

    📚 Professional Development and Chartership Support

    🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

    🌱 Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture

    🎉 Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives

    🌴 Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

    🤝 We’re Inclusive by Design

    Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.

    Benefits : Health insurance, Life insurance, Flexible working hours, Paid annual leave, Paid sick leave, Paid parental leave, Parental leave, On-the-job training, Paid training, Professional development support, Career progression opportunities, Employee discount schemes, Employee assistance programme (EAP), Mental health support, Commuting support, Relocation assistance, Housing support, Company-provided laptop, Free parking, Exclusive staff discounts / Partnerships, Recognition and rewards scheme, Company-sponsored trips / Incentive travel, Paid volunteering leave, Sabbatical leave, Long service awards / Career milestone gifts, Company events / Team-building activities, Mentorship programmes, Company-branded gifts / Welcome kit

    Create a job alert for this search

    Principal Engineer • South Africa

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Senior AI Engineer (Gen AI essential) – 100% REMOTE – R1600k PA

    Senior AI Engineer (Gen AI essential) – 100% REMOTE – R1600k PA

    E-MergeRemote, South Africa
    Remote
    At the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver innovative solutions across various industries. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what''s possibl...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

    CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

    Allstar Recruitment GroupZA
    Control Systems Engineer – AFRICA.Long Term Contract – 6mth – 1 year.Programming & Maintenance of Siemens S7.Our client is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to work on a Mine Site in Africa on...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Foreman (Geotechnical)

    Foreman (Geotechnical)

    Stefanutti StocksZA
    Job title : Foreman (Geotechnical).Requirements and Responsibilities.NQF4 Qualification in Construction (will be an advantage). Years’+ experience in a Construction environment.Intricate production ...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
    • Promoted
    Loading Master - Offshore Contract (Oil & Gas Industry, West Coast of Africa)

    Loading Master - Offshore Contract (Oil & Gas Industry, West Coast of Africa)

    Merand Corbett & AssociatesOffshore - West Coast of Africa, South Africa
    Manage loading / offloading operations of crude oil and ballast / deballast operations.Monitor cargo oil tanks, ballast tanks, cofferdams, and hull capacities. Prepare and execute loading / offloading pla...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Sales Rep (Mining / Dewatering)

    Senior Sales Rep (Mining / Dewatering)

    Franklin Electric Co.South Africa
    Senior Sales Rep (Mining / Dewatering).Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Al Engineers (Gen AI) – Remote – up to R800k per annum

    Al Engineers (Gen AI) – Remote – up to R800k per annum

    E-MergeHybrid, South Africa
    Remote
    Join a company at the forefront of digital transformation leveraging on cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver innovative solutions across diverse industries. Become a key part of a dynamic, forwar...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Supervisor, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

    Supervisor, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

    DSVZA
    Job title : Supervisor, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea.The Supervisor, SCM Control Tower has the responsibility for the daily operational quality standards delivered by the SCM Control Tower and lead...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Mine Manager - Long hole stoping exp (51199)

    Mine Manager - Long hole stoping exp (51199)

    Ntice Sourcing SolutionsZA
    Job title : Mine Manager - Long hole stoping exp (51199).A Mining house based in the Limpopo region is looking for an experienced Mine Manager 3. Ensuring the mine is developed, constructed and equi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Sea Logistics Sales Representative

    Sea Logistics Sales Representative

    Kuehne + NagelZA
    Job title : Sea Logistics Sales Representative.Sea Logistics Field Sales personnel develop sea logistics business from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
    • Promoted
    Fleet Manager (Namibian local)

    Fleet Manager (Namibian local)

    Network InternationalSouth Africa
    Manage fleet servicing, repairs, and inspections.Supervise workshop staff, stock, and budgets.Oversee vehicle licensing, insurance, and compliance. Maintain fuel, maintenance, and cost records.Handl...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Marine Superintendent

    Marine Superintendent

    Merand Corbett & AssociatesOffshore - West Coast of Africa, South Africa
    Conduct inspections and audits of offshore vessels including PSVs, AHTS, crew boats, flotel barges, and rigs.Ensure compliance with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, OCIMF, and company-specific marine procedures...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
    • Promoted
    Engineer

    Engineer

    Concor Construction Pty LtdSouth Africa
    Concor Construction - Engineer Position.Concor Construction invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of an Engineer to join our projects within Southern Africa.The successful...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    International Sales Engineer

    International Sales Engineer

    SA Sales FraternityAfrica, South Africa
    The International Sales Engineer will be responsible for achieving maximum sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within an assigned territory and / or market segment by effectively sel...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Red Seal Marine Refrigeration Tech

    Red Seal Marine Refrigeration Tech

    West Coast PersonnelPalma de Mallorca, South Africa
    Skilled in installation, maintenance, and repair of marine HVAC and refrigeration systems aboard yachts, commercial vessels, and offshore platforms. Strong troubleshooting abilities, high safety sta...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Engineer Prof Engineering

    Senior Engineer Prof Engineering

    Eskom CommunicationsZA
    Job title : Senior Engineer Prof Engineering.Position : Senior Engineer Prof Engineer Position / Task Grade : P16 Area of specialization : To develop and support suitable technology strategies, processe...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Engineer - Marine Structural

    Senior Engineer - Marine Structural

    AECOMZA
    Job title : Senior Engineer - Marine Structural.We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Marine Structural to support the design and assessment of coastal and offshore infrastructure, including wharves, ...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Manager, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

    Senior Manager, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

    DSVZA
    Job title : Senior Manager, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea.The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management Control Tower (SCM) holds the responsibility and accountability for the daily operational qualit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Solution Engineer – Middle East and Africa

    Solution Engineer – Middle East and Africa

    InfovistaSouth Africa, South Africa
    Location : Africa (Remote, with customer travel).We’re looking for a dynamic Solution Engineer to drive growth across our Network Testing and Radio Engineering product lines in the CSP sector.This i...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Key Account Manager - Mechanical Seals - Jet Park

    Key Account Manager - Mechanical Seals - Jet Park

    HR GenieSouth Africa
    We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to drive strategic growth and customer development for our Industrial Seals business. This individual will be responsible for implementing sales str...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    National Air Logistics Development Manager

    National Air Logistics Development Manager

    Kuehne + NagelZA
    Job title : National Air Logistics Development Manager.The primary duty of the Business Development Manager for Air Logistics is to drive the growth within the geographical scope, interface to FU S...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago