At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic direction and growth in marine engineering and defence innovation.
- Company: Join Expleo, a leader in engineering and technology services.
- Benefits: Executive role with full accountability for growth and profitability.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence strategy and develop future capabilities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of maritime and defence while driving innovation.
- Qualifications: Proven executive leadership experience in engineering or technology sectors.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Lead the Future of Marine Engineering & Defence Innovation
Expleo is seeking an exceptional business leader to join our UK Executive Leadership Team as Vice President - Marine. Reporting to the UK Managing Director, you will have full accountability for the strategic direction, growth, profitability and operational performance of our Marine sector. You'll lead a high-performing engineering and technology business delivering services across some of the UK's most complex marine and defence programmes. Built on established strengths in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, you'll accelerate growth across Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering, helping shape the future of maritime and defence delivery. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategy, drive investment decisions, strengthen customer partnerships and develop future capabilities within one of the UK's most strategically important sectors. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, SC Clearance.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and deliver the Marine sector growth strategy and long-term business plan
- Contribute to Expleo UK's wider strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Identify market opportunities, emerging technologies and growth areas
- Drive the evolution of the business towards higher-value engineering, digital and technology services
- Commercial & Growth
- Own revenue, profitability, order intake and overall business performance
- Hold full P&L accountability
- Develop and strengthen executive-level customer relationships
- Lead major pursuits, bids, framework opportunities and commercial negotiations
- Expand Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering capabilities
- Operational & People Leadership
- Lead delivery performance across programmes and customer accounts
- Drive operational excellence, governance and continuous improvement
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team
- Shape workforce strategy, capability development and succession planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation
- Governance & Risk
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and governance requirements
- Maintain effective risk management across the business
- Champion integrity, safety and responsible leadership
About You
You’ll bring:
- Executive-level leadership experience as a VP, Business Unit Director, Sector Director or similar
- Proven success leading engineering, technology, consulting or professional services businesses
- A strong track record of delivering growth, profitability and market expansion
- Full P&L ownership experience
- Expertise in business development, strategic bids and customer engagement
- Experience driving organisational transformation and capability growth
- A background within Defence, Marine, Aerospace, Energy, Government or similarly regulated sectors
Desirable Experience
- Marine, Maritime, Naval or Defence leadership experience
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Digital Engineering
- Experience with digital transformation, autonomous systems or advanced technologies
- Exposure to acquisitions, partnerships or market expansion strategies
- Board-level, executive or government stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Technology, Business or a related field
- Postgraduate or executive leadership qualifications desirable
- Professional accreditations advantageous
- Current SC clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance
Why Join Expleo?
- Executive Leadership Team position
- Strategic ownership of a key growth sector
- Full responsibility for growth, profitability and business performance
- Opportunity to shape future capability investment and market direction
- Work with leading defence, marine and government organisations
- Drive innovation across engineering, digital and technology services
Vice President Marine in Preston employer: Expleo UK LTD
Expleo is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity to lead the future of marine engineering and defence innovation in a hybrid working environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, collaboration, and operational excellence, you will be part of a high-performing team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions across complex marine and defence programmes. Join us to shape strategic direction, drive investment decisions, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation in one of the UK's most vital sectors.
