Head of Civil Engineering

Head of Civil Engineering

Application Deadline: 20 December 2024

Department: Maritime

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: United Kingdom, London

Reporting To: David Faulkner

Description

Be the energy behind change. Join ABL Group.

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.

Are you a highly qualified Civil Engineer ready to make an impact?

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!

What you will be doing:

As our Head of Civil Engineering, you will take the lead in delivering and driving the growth of our maritime civil engineering service line. In this pivotal role, you will shape and expand our service offerings across Europe, while identifying and capturing strategic opportunities to ensure sustainable growth.

Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with counterparts across our global network to foster synergies and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients. In addition, you will:

• 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.
• Implement and continuously improve work processes to deliver excellence.
• Support the Regional Management team in growing the Business.
• 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 P&I and other casualty work.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

The role is based in London, UK and the candidate should have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Ability to work remotely as required with some onsite attendance and time with clients. Flexibility to working hours may be required.

What we are looking for:

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. In addition, you should have:

• CEng MICE.
• 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.
• Able to translate thoughts into well-written documents.
• Technically and commercially astute.
• High level of competency in written English to produce complex technical reports and appraisals.
• Delivered public presentations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients.

Competencies and Capabilities:

• Strong people and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, and engaging.
• Ability to work well independently and lead a team forward.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Authored industry articles.
• Assertive and buoyant, forward-thinking with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual with strong business and commercial skills.
• Outgoing and pragmatic with strength.

Desirable Skills:

• Project Management Qualifications (NEC, PMP, etc.)
• Contract Management.
• Exposure to the maritime insurance & legal sector.
• Delivered public presentations.
• Authored industry articles.

What is it for you?

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. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons together.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here:

Join us and grow with us.

We will be conducting interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.

For your application to be taken into consideration, please be advised, that you must submit your application via the link provided on this page. We look forward to receiving your application.