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OpenEng · Port & marine engineering network
Connect with world-class engineers.
A curated network of independent port, coastal and marine engineering consultants — matched to your requirements, mobilised in days and supported by a world class AI design review tool.
- 100+ vetted experts
- Shortlist in 48 hours
- Designed to BS 6349
- No lock-in
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What is OpenEng
A network built for port, marine and energy consultants.
OpenEng gives owners, contractors and consultancies direct access to senior specialists across ports, coastal works and offshore energy through agile, flexible and cost effective engagements.
The network lets a firm expand its technical offering without carrying the cost, providing access to new disciplines and sectors on demand, and providing a deeper bench without the overheads.
Flexible engagement
Peer review, secondment or full design lead — scale the commitment to the scope, from two days to a multi-year framework.
Network reach
Extend your technical offering into new disciplines and sectors on demand — no permanent headcount, no overheads.
Cost effective
Hire specialists directly, on-demand and without the usual overheads associated with big-firms.
Engineering excellence
Eight disciplines, one standard.
Covering the full spectrum of port, marine and energy disciplines.
D.01
Marine Structures
Engineering design of offshore platforms, quay walls, oil & gas jetties, breakwaters, and other critical marine infrastructure — tailored for safety, longevity, and performance.
D.02
Coastal Engineering
Design of breakwaters, shoreline protection, erosion control, sea level rise adaptation, and sustainable waterfront development strategies.
D.03
Numerical Modelling
Advanced numerical and physical modelling of waves, currents, coastal processes, sediment transport, tidal flows, and models to inform resilient infrastructure design.
D.04
Project Management
Setup of internal PM systems, structures & project controls. Preparation of tender and contract documentation. Management & administration of projects in execution.
D.05
Port Planning
Comprehensive master planning, berth layout design, cargo flow optimization, and terminal design to support efficient and scalable port operations.
D.06
Port Operations
Expert guidance on port operations, logistics, operational planning, terminal efficiency, and equipment selection to drive throughput and improve turnaround times.
D.07
Oil & Gas Terminal Design
Design of liquid-bulk and gas terminals — jetties, loading platforms, single point moorings, berthing and mooring systems, and loading arms — to API, OCIMF and ISO standards.
D.08
Gas Process Design
Process engineering for gas receiving, treatment and send-out — flow assurance, metering, pressure regulation, and safeguarding systems designed to international codes.
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OpenEng Review — get world class design review in minutes
Our AI powered design review tool will give you a code-referenced, independently verified, risk assessed design review at the click of a button. It’s a world first decision-support built for engineers and validated by senior specialists.
Clause-referenced comments — every observation cites the specific clause of the chosen design reference.
Risk assessed — a risk assessment is included in every design review, with a recommendation on design readiness.
Auditable close-out — status of each item is adjusted as updated revisions of the design are provided, with a full record of changes.
Berth 4 quay wall — review excerpt
Independently verifiedClause-referenced · Severity-rated
Weighted score across completeness, presentation, compliance & calculation accuracy
Design working life and consequence class not stated
→ Partial factors and durability requirements flow from them.
Berthing energy mixes laden displacement with ballast-draught Cm
→ Recompute Ec, then carry it into fender selection.
50 mm cover adopted for XS3 exposure without justification
→ Verify cover and crack-width limits for the splash zone.
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How it works
One network, two routes.
For consultantsApply to join →
Join the network
Apply with your CV
Submit your CV, delivered projects and referees.
Technical vetting
A senior peer reviews your experience and vets your references.
Set rate and availability
Once vetted, you advise us on day rate, capacity and availability
Get matched
We route projects that fit your profile to you, and connect you with other consultants in the network for collaborations
For clientsRequest support →
Brief a project
Describe the scope
Discipline, location, programme and the decision you need support on.
Receive a shortlist
We'll send a shortlist of matched consultants with rates and availability within 48 hours.
Interview and appoint
Speak directly to the consultant who will do the work, then appoint.
Deliver with support
OpenEng management provides continued support throughout the engagement
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Where the network earns its place.
U.01
Peak-load capacity
Consultancies add senior marine capability for large projects or a design push without the admin and effort of hiring new staff.
U.02
Project Management & Custodianship
Highly specialized and PMP certified Project Directors, Managers or consultations on best practice and planning
U.03
Owner's engineer support
Embedded specialists supervising construction, claims and interface risk on site.
U.04
Feasibility & due diligence
Industry experts to validate expansion plans, conduct due diligence & condition assessments & aid investment decisions
Join OpenEng
Apply to the network.
Submit your CV to join the OpenEng network. Sharing your CV with us does not commit you to anything, and we allow you to set the level of confidentiality you are comfortable with.
Project support
Tell us what you’re building.
Send us a summary of your requirements and we will connect you with suitable consultants within 48 hours.