Civil Engineer (Water Projects)

Head of Civil Engineering Department: Maritime Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Be the energy behind change. ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Civil Engineering to lead and manage marine civil engineering projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and timely delivery. As a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), you’ll leverage your expertise in Marine Civil Engineering and Project Management to drive success. If you’re passionate about taking on challenging projects in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! As our Head of Civil Engineering, you will take the lead in delivering and driving the growth of our maritime civil engineering service line. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with counterparts across our global network to foster synergies and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients. Prepare tenders and proposals about Civil Engineering services offered. Plan execution of projects including scope, deliverables and schedule manpower resources. Oversee progress and deliverables for projects. Ensure all operations, deliverables and quality of reports are under approved instructions, and ABL procedures and policies. Maintain and develop new and existing clients through appropriate propositions and relevant liaison to optimize quality of service, business growth and client satisfaction – raising commercial awareness. Conducting of Maritime Projects. Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with applicable laws and the Company’s standards and policies including its QHSE policies. Responsible for delivery of quality documents within a timeline established by management and client. Provide training, mentoring and motivation to subordinates. Ability to work remotely as required with some onsite attendance and time with clients. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the team, a strategic mindset to drive growth and innovation, and deep technical expertise in maritime civil engineering. Your ability to collaborate effectively across global networks and build lasting client relationships will be essential in delivering exceptional solutions and expanding our service lines. Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with at least 5 years of hands-on experience as Project Manager. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Marine Civil Engineering, Project Management, etc. Contract Management with exposure to the maritime insurance & legal sector. Solid understanding of Civil Engineering philosophies. High level of competency in written English to produce complex technical reports and appraisals. Well-organized and self-directed individual with strong business and commercial skills. Project Management Qualifications (NEC, PMP, etc.) Contract Management. Exposure to the maritime insurance & legal sector. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and exciting environment where they will have the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented engineering team. This role offers a rewarding challenge with the chance to shape the direction of engineering initiatives, drive innovation, and contribute to the company’s growth and success.