Senior Director, Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical in Eastleigh

At Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding (CCS) we work in a project-based agile way, building empowered project teams through talented colleagues that are organised into Chapters. Our Chapters are made of colleagues with similar skills, knowledge and expertise in a given specialism who collaborate on talent development, knowledge sharing and problem solving. We believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you're passionate about shipbuilding, let's talk.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director – Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical (EASN) to provide senior technical leadership and act as CCS’ recognised technical authority across the electrical, automation, safety and nautical disciplines within newbuild programs as well as providing support to the in-service fleet of ships owned by the corporation. This pivotal role carries end‑to‑end accountability for technical excellence, strategic direction, governance and risk management across electrical power generation and distribution, automation and control systems, and integrated safety and nautical systems, influencing vessel design from early concept through construction and commissioning. Your involvement won’t stop there; your skills and expertise may also be called upon to support our fleet of ships in service too.

Working in close partnership with the Chapter Lead, you will shape, grow and future‑proof the Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical (EASN) Chapter through technical leadership, mentorship and constructive challenge. Operating within a complex, matrix environment, you will collaborate extensively with brands, shipyards, suppliers, consultants and regulatory bodies, providing final escalation and decision authority on complex and high risk technical matters to ensure safe, compliant and optimised outcomes aligned with CCS and the wider corporate strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

• Significant senior technical leadership experience within complex engineering environments, ideally shipbuilding, marine, offshore or similarly regulated industries, with accountability for technical outcomes across multiple projects.
• Proven experience acting as a technical authority and escalation point, resolving complex and high risk technical issues and influencing design, specification and delivery decisions.
• Demonstrable experience leading technical strategy, roadmaps and innovation, including contribution to wider organisational technology plans and future capability development.
• Experience working in matrix organisations, collaborating across disciplines, brands, suppliers, shipyards, consultants and corporate stakeholders.
• Track record of mentoring and developing technical capability, supporting succession planning, knowledge transfer and long‑term organisational resilience.

Position Requirements:

You are a recognised technical leader with the gravitas, judgement and integrity to operate at a senior level within a complex, regulated engineering environment. You combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, values‑led leadership style. You bring strong, visible leadership, inspiring collaboration, accountability and high performance across multi‑disciplinary teams. You actively support the development, mentoring and coaching of colleagues, creating an environment where people feel empowered to grow, contribute and succeed.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g., naval architecture, mechanical engineering).
• Chartered Engineer.
• MSc, MEng or MBA.
• Project management recognised accreditation (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMP).

About You:

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet is capable of working with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications in maritime or shipbuilding are just the beginning; we’re looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CCS15 (entry level) to CCS1 (Senior Vice President), this role is classified as a CCS04, offered as a full‑time, permanent, position. The role is based in Carnival House, Southampton and requires being office‑based three days a week, including Wednesdays. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact.