Operations Manager - Maritime

My client is looking for a driven and experienced Maritime Operations Manager to lead the development, growth, and success of our Maritime team and capability area. This is a pivotal role for a motivated individual who thrives on building high‑performing teams, delivering complex projects, and driving business growth within the maritime sector.

• Lead and manage the Maritime team, ensuring a positive and communicative working environment.
• Develop and maintain key associate and customer relationships.
• Identify and address recruitment, training, development, and succession needs.
• Ensure delivery of maritime projects to agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage team capacity, utilisation, and project performance.
• Provide technical assurance and support for customer deliverables.
• Promote and support effective implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Review and recommend on new maritime requirements and opportunities.
• Act as technical author for bids and support business development activities.
• Represent in industry networks, promoting the company’s reputation.
• Identify and communicate industry trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic insight for company growth, focusing on maritime capability.
• Support other business areas as required.
• Deliver fee‑earning project work as needed.

• Proven experience in maritime operations management or a related field.
• Ability to hold security clearance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in project delivery within the maritime or defence sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Technical competence in maritime operations and assurance.
• Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify and respond to industry trends and business opportunities
• Competent with the full suite of MS Office 365 applications.

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer membership in a relevant professional body.
• Experience in business development and bid writing.
• Knowledge of Defence and MOD safety and standards such as Defence Safety Authority (DSA) regulations, DEFSTAN 00-056, JSP 430 and the Project Oriented Safety Management System (POSMS).
• Strong network within the maritime and defence industry.

• Director

• Full-time

• Other

• Maritime Transportation and Defense and Space Manufacturing