Associate Director - Marine Warranty Survey

Waves Group is a leading independent consultancy providing an extensive range of specialist services to organisations around the world involved in marine and offshore technical projects. Our team of engineers, mariners and specialist consultants works closely with energy companies, offshore and marine contractors, underwriters, insurance brokers and many others, to deliver tailor‑made project risk mitigation, engineering and incident investigation services.

OUR VISION
To be leaders in meeting the current and future challenges of delivering sustainable operations and developments in maritime trade and offshore energy.

OUR MISSION
We provide the expertise and insight that helps our clients build confidence and increase certainty for their projects, developments and operations in maritime trade and offshore energy. We apply our expertise globally to create a positive impact on our planet and society.

OUR VALUES
We positively contribute to ‘Net Zero’ and enable sustainable maritime trade and development. We strongly believe in protecting our planet for future generations and commit to positively contributing towards sustainable maritime trade and development. We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. We challenge norms and are dedicated to making improvements across everything that we do, both for our clients and our team, to achieve results. We look beyond today to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We are open, approachable and friendly. We firmly believe in being easy to work with, being open to new ideas and in being a friendly face, for our clients, our colleagues and suppliers. We care for our clients, their business, and our people. We work safely and challenge unsafe practices. Safety is the top priority for all our operations. Safety is the responsibility for everyone, including the Board of Directors and each individual employee. The health of our team, and everyone we work with, is critical to us. We act with integrity. We do the right thing, always.

THE ROLE
Waves Group has a strong track record in the provision of Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) services across offshore renewables and decommissioning. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced Marine Warranty Surveyor who will lead and develop our MWS capability within this strategically important sector. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of offshore renewable energy projects and must demonstrate a strong understanding of offshore construction, installation and marine operations, together with the independent assurance role of the Marine Warranty Surveyor.

• Leadership of the MWS business line, with responsibility for strategy development, delivery of existing projects and securing new work;
• Liaison with the insurance community to develop and maintain relationships, raise the company profile and stay abreast of industry trends and developments;
• Line management responsibility for a team of technical and support staff, including workload management, performance oversight and professional development;
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and retention in line with business growth plans;
• Ensuring appropriate resourcing of projects, balancing technical competence, availability and commercial considerations;
• Identifying, championing and implementing continuous improvements in the delivery and efficiency of MWS services;
• Management and execution of major offshore projects, acting as Lead MWS where appropriate;
• Business development across existing and new clients, fostering strong relationships and converting opportunities into awarded work;
• Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the preparation of proposals, scopes of work and commercial inputs;
• Providing leadership, mentoring and technical support, supporting capability and succession development;
• Providing input and advice across Waves Group’s wider service offering, including consultancy, feasibility studies and engineering projects;
• Liaison with the Board of Directors, Associate Directors and Business Line Leads to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across the business;
• Liaison with the Business Development and Marketing teams to ensure a clear and consistent market message.

THE CANDIDATE
To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, professional expertise and personal attributes:

• Appropriate professional qualifications, typically from an engineering or marine background. Offshore renewable energy experience is preferred; however, relevant oil and gas sector experience will also be actively considered;
• Proven senior‑level experience delivering Marine Warranty Survey services within the offshore energy industries, including SOMWS membership (or eligibility);
• A strong commitment to delivering high‑quality, independent assurance services aligned with the Company’s values;
• Confidence in networking, client engagement and professional presentations;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Sound knowledge and practical application of relevant rules, codes, standards and guidelines.

The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate:

• Leadership capability combined with a proactive approach to business development;
• Demonstrable experience in line management or team leadership within a technical or consultancy environment;
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop technical professionals;
• Experience in setting objectives, providing constructive feedback and managing performance fairly and consistently;
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels;
• Commercial acumen, including the ability to understand client needs, develop proportionate solutions and balance these with the commercial interests of Waves Group;
• Confidence in managing the competing demands of project delivery, business development and people leadership;
• A collaborative approach, with a genuine desire to contribute to the continued growth and development of the Company.

This position is suited to a diligent and motivated professional who is keen to further develop their career within a growing engineering and marine consultancy. The role will require an element of travel, occasionally at short notice, and may include offshore attendance where reasonably required by the Company. This is a staff position which could be based in any of our international offices, with flexible employment opportunities.