Maritime Engineering Director

3 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Maritime Engineering Director to lead our UK Maritime team in delivering technical project excellence. This role will be responsible for setting the direction for technical delivery, mobilising new project teams, and ensuring commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead on technical project delivery, setting the culture for safety, health, and wellbeing within project teams;
  • Set the direction for technical delivery of planning, design, supervision, and due diligence of ports and maritime schemes across the Maritime Engineering portfolio;
  • Mobilise new project teams, including skills development and integration;
  • Client-facing and escalation point for Maritime projects;
  • Project programme and resourcing overview, including forward work-planning;
  • Commercial performance of projects;
  • Delivery, quality, and technical consistency across all teams;
  • Project governance and compliance, including technical assurance.
Requirements:
  • Significant experience in a construction and ports and maritime environment;
  • Demonstrate experience of common forms of contract, including NEC and FIDIC;
  • Good knowledge of Maritime standards in the UK and overseas;
  • Detailed understanding of technical requirements for ports and maritime projects from rehabilitation and expansion projects to greenfield developments;
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence financial performance on projects.

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including a flexible working policy, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive working environment.



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