Technical Director - Ports&Maritime

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Technical Director for Ports & Maritime to lead and shape a wide portfolio of major UK and international projects across maritime, defence, energy and transport sectors. You will provide technical leadership across the lifecycle, oversee multidisciplinary teams and ensure delivery of safe, high‑quality solutions on time and within budget.

You will act as a recognised expert, driving design integration, risk management and governance, while fostering development and

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Established technical leader with maritime engineering and programme management capability.
• Track record leading multidisciplinary, multi-office teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Be recognised as a subject matter expert for complex maritime engineering solutions.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver safe, high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
• Oversee programme performance, planning, design integration and construction interfaces using collaborative digital delivery and BIM where appropriate.

Skills

Maritime engineering leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

BIM (Revit)

Job description

Technical Director - Ports&Maritime Supporting a diverse portfolio of major UK and international clients across the maritime, defence, energy and transport sectors, our 100-strong UK Ports & Maritime team forms part of a global network of more than 750 specialist maritime engineers, delivering world-class expertise across commercial ports, bulk terminals, naval bases, breakwaters and coastal defences, dredging and reclamation, marine offloading facilities, and seawater intakes and outfalls.

Due to sustained growth and continued significant investment, a number of exciting opportunities have been created within our Ports & Maritime team.

Joining Jacobs at this pivotal stage, you'll help shape our business, solutions and capability footprint, playing an integral role in delivering world-class, innovative solutions that support decarbonisation, climate resilience and the modernisation of critical maritime infrastructure.

With the opportunity to develop your leadership, technical and commercial expertise, your remit will include:

Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Be recognised as a subject matter expert for complex maritime engineering solutions and challenges.
Manage multidisciplinary project teams to develop and deliver safe, high-quality technical solutions that meet and exceed standards, achieve milestones, and are delivered on time and within budget.
Work closely with project delivery teams to identify opportunities to add value, support clients, strengthen our market position, and enhance our portfolio of solutions.
Oversee programme performance, planning, design integration and construction interfaces, utilising collaborative digital delivery and BIM approaches where appropriate.
Ensure effective governance of change control and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
Effectively planning, prioritising and coordinating workloads and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide technical and professional leadership, mentoring and career development support to foster the continued personal and professional growth of colleagues and peers.
Champion the integration of safety into all design and engineering activities, promoting compliance with, and continuous improvement of, business and quality management systems. We would be delighted to hear from candidates who can demonstrate a strong mix of the following skills, experience, knowledge and attributes:

Chartered Engineer status.
An established technical leader who can combine maritime engineering expertise with programme management capability.
A demonstrable track record in the collaborative leadership of multidisciplinary, multi-office technical teams.
Experience of delivering projects from FEED and design management through procurement, construction, change management, handover and ongoing asset support.
The ability to foster collaborative partnerships through effective stakeholder engagement strategies.
Commercial acumen, including financial, contractual and change management expertise.
A proactive approach to team development, with a commitment to fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing, mentoring and skills development.

Exeter Devon United Kingdom Reading Berkshire United Kingdom Bristol Bristol City United Kingdom Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Edinburgh East Lothian United Kingdom London Greater London United Kingdom Northminster Peterborough United Kingdom Glasgow Lanarkshire United Kingdom Civil and Structural Water

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.