Director Civil and Maritime

Executive Integrity; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment consultancy is seeking a Director to lead a new civil maritime infrastructure division. The role involves managing high-profile projects and building relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering background, expert witness experience, and a strong network in insurance and consultancy. A competitive salary of £120k+ and further growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Civil / Structural / Maritime Engineering.
• Experience in leading civil infrastructure projects is essential.
• Networked within the insurance and legal sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a new civil infrastructure service line.
• Work on global projects involving ports and offshore structures.
• Act as an expert witness in complex infrastructure cases.

Skills

Qualified Civil / Structural / Maritime Engineer

Background in infrastructure: ports, terminals, marinas, offshore structures

Expert witness and forensic investigation experience

Networked in insurance (P&I), consultancy, or legal interfaces

Technical astuteness and leadership motivation

Education

Civil / Structural / Maritime Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Director - Civil / Maritime Infrastructure

Location: UK

Who are we recruiting for?

We're hiring on behalf of a globally respected consultancy, offering world-leading services across the maritime and civil sectors. With continued growth and demand, they are now seeking a Director-level leader to build and shape a new civil maritime infrastructure division.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and growing a new expert civil infrastructure service line within an international firm
• Working on high-profile global projects involving ports, terminals, offshore and nearshore structures
• Acting as an expert witness in complex infrastructure cases
• Building strong relationships with insurers, infrastructure owners, and legal stakeholders
• Playing a key role in winning, delivering, and growing technical and forensic assignments

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Qualified Civil / Structural / Maritime Engineer
• Background in infrastructure: ports, terminals, marinas, offshore structures
• Ideally previous expert witness and forensic investigation experience
• Networked in insurance (P&I), consultancy, or legal interfaces
• Technically astute and motivated to lead something with real influence

What’s in it for you?

• £120k+ salary, plus bonus tied to fee generation
• Unique opportunity to own and lead a new division in a well-established global firm
• Strong internal demand and existing client base from day one
• International footprint across key global hubs
• Growth, autonomy, and financial backing to build something impactful

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.