Lead Engineer, BD Manager

About Haskoning

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose‑driven and challenging work on diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Haskoning is at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development. Our multi‑disciplinary teams assist international clients to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide, providing expert commercial, technical and operational advice and creating master plans across five continents. We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals and engineers globally, and we are world leaders in producing port feasibility studies, master plans and designs.

The Lerwick team comprises expert maritime, civil and structural engineers, project managers and engineering technicians delivering a wide range of maritime and related projects across the Northern Isles. You would be joining a well‑established team that is looking to develop as we embark on the next chapter.

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll guide and inspire a talented team of 7 engineers. As our Engineering Team Leader, you’ll shape the strategic direction of the team, drive high‑impact projects, and champion innovation across everything we do. From steering financial planning and overseeing key proposals to empowering your colleagues through effective people management, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference and lead with purpose.

• Prepare and review designs, calculations, inspections and structural analyses for maritime and associated structures.
• Oversee and check models, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues and act as Project Manager or Technical Manager.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations and client meetings.

• Contribute to management team activities and help shape team direction, market focus and capability.
• Support development and growth of the team to meet advisory group objectives.
• Support business planning and delivery of revenue, added value and profit targets.
• Contribute to the overall financial success of the advisory group.

• Lead and coordinate preparation and review of proposals and bids.
• Work with ADAG to support high‑quality submissions and win work.

• Help maintain order book targets for your team.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high satisfaction.
• Support marketing, business development, and client engagement activities.

• Plan and manage team resourcing with ADAG, ensuring efficient use of capacity.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development.
• Help lead development reviews, training planning and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a first point of contact for new opportunities.

• Analytical ability to undertake design and analysis work with support from senior engineers for complex tasks.
• Communication skills, clearly articulating orally and in writing the reasons behind your decisions.
• Client orientation, understanding the importance of the client's perception of the organisation. Maintaining a professional client facing approach.
• Conceptual ability, capable of undertaking design from concept to ready for construction.
• Problem solving, thinking laterally and developing solutions to problems with others and on your own.
• Relationship building, building a network within the immediate team, and the wider organisation.
• Solution orientation delivering the project objective without losing focus in the detail.
• Organised, disciplined, structured and consistent in the way you work.
• Personable – approachable, relatable, and empathetic.
• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree…