Maritime Project Design & Engineering Lead

Jacobs

Exeter

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Project Design and Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle for Ports & Maritime in the UK. You will drive feasibility, FEED and detailed design, ensuring robust engineering deliverables, risk management, and seamless interfaces with clients and suppliers.

Joining Jacobs means working within a global network focused on sustainable, resilient maritime infrastructure.

Qualifications

Proven Design Management & Engineering Leadership on complex infrastructure.
Strong background in civil/structural/marine engineering.
Experience with FEED, detailed design, and design assurance.
Experience leading diverse engineering teams.
Collaborative stakeholder engagement with clients, regulators and partners.
Chartered Engineer status.
Passion for technical excellence and sustainable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams through feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
Manage design programmes, deliverables, risk, interfaces and change control.
Provide strategic engineering leadership during bids and project development.
Drive innovative, sustainable engineering solutions that meet client, operational and regulatory requirements.
Embed health, safety and environmental considerations into all design solutions.
Ensure integration across civil, structural, marine, mechanical and electrical functions.