Associate Director - Maritime Engineering

Haskoning; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking an Associate Director in Maritime Engineering to lead our Brighton & Exeter teams. The role involves driving project success, fostering relationships, and supporting business development in maritime design. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing society through engineering innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to effectively lead teams and influence at senior levels.
• Track record of success within civil engineering or infrastructure organisations.
• Extensive experience in the maritime and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Line manager to the Maritime UK AG Engineering team.
• Project Director on allocated projects.
• Provide strategic leadership to your team.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Awareness

Commercial Awareness

Education

Relevant degree level qualification

MICE / MBA or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Director - Maritime Engineering role at Haskoning

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Associate Director - Maritime Engineering role at Haskoning

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage .

About our Maritime Team:

Haskoning is a market leader in the international maritime design and consultancy sector and in the UK we have some of our largest teams of maritime technical consultants and engineers. Our maritime staff work closely with colleagues from other specialisms (including Industry & Buildings, Mobility & Infrastructure, Environment and Water) as part of integrated project teams to deliver projects regionally, nationally and internationally. We have a significant growth strategy for our UK business and our prestigious Maritime team in Brighton & Exeter, focusing on commercial and defence related shipyard design including dry docks and dock gates, will play an important part in realising this ambition.

Our UK growth plan is to further develop our key account relationships and to win new business from a wider client base offering new services to the market. An important aspect of this new services growth plan is around innovation and to develop digital tools for the maritime sector. This is now a main driver in our business strategy and we are investing heavily in innovation and digital technology, and are forming strategic partnerships to achieve these ambitions.

The Role:

An Associate Director has an important management role focussed on leading the Maritime Team in our Brighton & Exeter offices and supporting the Director Advisory Group (DAG), responsible for the UK Maritime Advice Group (AG). We are looking to appoint an experienced individual to lead the Maritime team in our Brighton & Exeter offices. An important part of this will be to lead the team in Brighton & Exeter in meeting our future strategy ambitions. The majority of the team is located in the Brighton office where the opportunity is located. This is a unique and challenging opportunity at an exciting moment in our industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Line Manager to the Maritime UK AG Engineering team in the Brighton & Exeter offices
• Effective leader to promote and deliver strategy objectives
• Project Director on allocated projects
• Working with the business development team, making a significant contribution to develop the order portfolio in the Brighton & Exeter offices.
• Providing sound technical and commercial advice to project teams.
• Member of the AG Management team and jointly responsible for the overall performance of the AG.
• Provide strategic leadership to your team.
• Guide your team to excellent financial management
• Work with the business development and sector directors to develop order and sales portfolio.
• Provide best in practice people management.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

You will have a proven ability to effectively lead teams and influence at senior levels. You will be able to demonstrate a sound technical and commercial awareness with your background showing the following:

• Relevant degree level qualification
• A track record of success within civil engineering or infrastructure organisations in a leadership role managing teams of technical staff to deliver a portfolio of projects
• Ability to recognise and foster the required relationships in order to position the business
• MICE / MBA or equivalent accreditation to support the complex nature of business development and technical input required for the position
• Extensive experience in the maritime and infrastructure sectors
• Effective and proven leadership skills
• Ability to influence, convince and partner with key internal stakeholders and colleagues to achieve broader collaboration and shared strategy goals.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Shipyard or Naval base civil design
  
  

What we can offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life. You can learn more about our benefits here .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Construction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Haskoning by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Associate Director Engineering” roles.

Senior Public Health Design Engineer (Building Services)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.