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Job Description

Faststream is exclusively supporting Orkney Islands Council to recruit a Marine Infrastructure Manager to cover the stunning Orkney Islands based in the North coast of Scotland.

Our client can offer sponsorship for work visas for candidates applying from outside of the UK if you meet the minimum experience requirements. 

The Orkney Harbour Authority is responsible for the operations of 29 Piers and Harbours, supporting the local community across 13 inhabited islands, welcoming over 230 cruise vessels and more than 350,000 visitors a year.

In the role of Infrastructure Manager , you will support the Head of Marine Services by acting as operational leader for all Civil/ Structural and M&E  functions across the islands piers and harbours. The role covers all areas of maintenance and upkeep of existing infrastructure together with the development and upgrades of infrastructure across the islands as part of the masterplan.

The ideal candidate will likely have:

 - A degree in Civil Engineer or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and hold either incorporated or Chartered status.
- Leadership and people management experience is desirable.
- Candidates are likely to have worked in either a construction or design environment.
- To be based in Scapa on the Orkney Islands

The successful candidate will have the opportunity  to experience a truly unique way of life with no two days in this role being the same. The area offers a quality of life unique to this stunning area of natural beauty. You will work across a diverse area or the Marine and Ports sector