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Job Description

A growing consultancy is actively seeking a Head of Projects to join their team.

We'd be interested in hearing from Senior Marine/Offshore Engineers for a hands-on technical leadership role with real authority over engineering decisions.

This position suits an experienced engineer who wants ownership, accountability, and involvement in complex, high-risk projects where sound engineering judgement matters.

What you’ll be doing
  • Acting as technical authority on marine/offshore projects
  • Owning key engineering decisions and setting engineering standards
  • Reviewing and approving structural design, FEA, marine analysis, lift plans, and method statements
  • Managing technical and operational risk
  • Supporting tenders, planning, and live onshore/offshore operations
  • Providing rapid problem-solving during critical activities
  • Mentoring engineers and interfacing with clients, vessels, and third parties
What we’re looking for
  • Degree in Naval Architecture (or similar)
  • 6+ years’ marine/offshore engineering experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with ANSYS (or equivalent) and OrcaFlex
  • Solid naval architecture fundamentals (stability, motions, transport, lifting)
  • Experience supporting live, time-critical operations
  • Confident technical communicator and mentor
  • Full UK driving licence
Nice to have
  • Chartered Engineer (or working toward)
  • Heavy lift, transport, towing, or cable installation experience
  • Experience as technical authority or engineering signatory
Why apply
  • Genuine technical authority
  • Complex, high-value projects
  • Lean environment, minimal bureaucracy
  • Competitive package aligned with experience