At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical projects in maritime engineering and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace a hybrid work culture that promotes collaboration and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in maritime engineering while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer with experience in managing complex projects and teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- 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 plan, prioritise and coordinate 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.
Qualifications
- 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 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.
- Equal Opportunity
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria.
We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
Working Arrangements
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 to deliver their best work.
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Technical Director - Ports&Maritime in Exeter employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and mentorship programmes, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on global water quality initiatives. Located in a vibrant environment, we provide a unique chance to engage with high-profile projects that not only challenge the status quo but also contribute to sustainable solutions for communities and ecosystems.
