Maritime Engineering Director: Lead, Innovate & Deliver

WSP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Director of Maritime Engineering to lead the organisational performance, technical direction and sustainable growth of the Maritime Engineering team, across the UK, Ireland, Europe and selected international markets.

You will shape ports, terminals and maritime infrastructure with a senior, multi-disciplinary team, driving client engagement, governance and commercial performance while leveraging WSP's global network of engineers and project delivery experts.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in maritime, ports or terminal engineering with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven accountability for cost-centre, budgets, forecasting and resource planning.
• Track record as Project Director, technical director or equivalent on major commissions.
• Strong credentials in port and marine infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of governance, design assurance, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Evidence of leading innovation and continued improvement in engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall performance of the Maritime Engineering team and set priorities aligned with the Ports & Maritime strategy.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing, inclusive team and foster collaboration and succession planning.
• Provide oversight and leadership for major commissions, ensuring scope, programme, budget, quality and client outcomes are achieved.
• Manage cost-centre performance, budgets, forecasting and efficient resource allocation.
• Maintain portfolio profitability, WIP, debt, change control, and commercial recovery actions.
• Represent WSP as a senior maritime engineering leader in client meetings and industry forums.

Skills

Maritime leadership

Port & maritime strategy

People management

Project portfolio governance

Technical governance

Job description

WSP is seeking a Director of Maritime Engineering to lead the organisational performance, technical direction and sustainable growth of the Maritime Engineering team, across the UK, Ireland, Europe and selected international markets.

You will shape ports, terminals and maritime infrastructure with a senior, multi-disciplinary team, driving client engagement, governance and commercial performance while leveraging WSP's global network of engineers and project delivery experts.