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Director of Engineering
London | Executive Leadership | Maritime Transport

Faststream is partnering with a leading UK maritime transport operator to appoint a Director of Engineering, a critical leadership role at the heart of a fast-evolving, highly visible operation.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the engineering strategy of a diverse and modernising fleet, while driving operational excellence across a 24/7 passenger transport environment.

The Opportunity
You will take full accountability for all engineering activity across the fleet leading a multi-disciplinary team through a period of growth, transformation, and investment.
The role sits on the senior leadership team and requires both strategic vision and hands-on operational leadership, ensuring the fleet remains safe, compliant, and delivering exceptional performance at all times.  
With a number of innovative projects already underway this is a pivotal moment to join and make a lasting impact.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all engineering and technical functions across a complex, fast-paced fleet
  • Drive operational reliability, safety, and compliance across vessels and infrastructure.
  • Own engineering strategy, technical governance, and long-term fleet planning
  • Lead and develop a team of engineers and specialists across multiple sites
  • Deliver transformation, embedding structure, process, and continuous improvement culture
  • Oversee major projects including fleet modernisation and maintenance capabilities
  • Manage significant budgets, business cases, and supplier partnerships
  • Act as a key escalation point during operational or technical incidents
The Challenge
The business has grown rapidly, and with that comes the need to:
  • Introduce greater structure, consistency, and engineering governance
  • Support the dry dock facility
  • Strengthen processes, standards, and efficiency across engineering operations
  • Build robust training, succession planning, and career development pathways
This role will suit a leader who enjoys operating in an environment where they can shape, influence, and build for the future.

About You
We are seeking a senior engineering leader with:
  • A strong marine engineering background
  • Deep understanding of class, flag state and regulatory requirements
  • Experience leading large engineering teams across multiple locations
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, projects, and technical programmes
  • Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement experience
  • The ability to operate both strategically and operationally
Experience with high-speed craft and aluminium vessels would be advantageous.
This role requires a confident and credible leader—someone who can challenge, inspire, and bring people with them on a journey of change.
Working Environment
  • London-based role with regular travel between operational sites
  • High visibility within the business and senior leadership team
  • A 24/7 operation—flexibility and availability are essential
  • Five days a week on-site, with some flexibility where needed
  
Why Apply?
It’s an opportunity to:
- Lead a modern, evolving fleet at the forefront of innovation
- Play a key role in major infrastructure and sustainability projects
- Shape the future of engineering within a growing maritime business
- Join a leadership team where your impact will be visible from day one
  
If you are a driven engineering leader ready to take on a transformational challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.