Overview
You will lead complex maritime engineering programmes, shaping ports and coastal infrastructure for a safer, more sustainable future. In this role you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client partnerships and influence the direction of our Ports & Maritime business. You’ll tackle decarbonisation, climate resilience and modernisation challenges, delivering high-impact projects across the UK and beyond. Join a collaborative culture that values mentoring, innovation and capability development.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- 24 days annual leave (+ option to buy up to 10 more)
- enhanced pension contributions
- private medical cover
- life assurance
- income protection
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex maritime engineering programmes
- Provide expert technical guidance and act as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams
- Manage multidisciplinary and multi-location teams to deliver quality outcomes safely, on time and within budget
- Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to create additional value
- Champion innovation, digital delivery and collaborative working practices
- Drive effective risk, change and programme management
- Mentor and develop future leaders within the business
- Promote a strong safety culture across every stage of project delivery
Key requirements
- Chartered Engineer status
- Significant experience spearheading complex maritime engineering projects and programmes
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations
- Experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle from FEED and design through to construction and operational support
- Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills
- Commercial awareness including financial, contractual and change management expertise
- Passion for developing people through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- mentoring
- maritime engineering
- FEED and design through construction
- full lifecycle project delivery
Senior Associate Director: Project Design and Engineering - Ports & Maritime in Glasgow employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises safety, integrity, and collaboration. Our Glasgow office provides flexible working arrangements and a wealth of opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to contribute to innovative maritime projects while being part of a supportive team that values diverse perspectives. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the world of civil and structural engineering, all while enjoying the benefits of a global network and a commitment to employee well-being.
