Director – Marine & Coastal Infrastructure - CK3450611

Executive Search Expert I – Delivering talent across the Built Environment Winchester, Plymouth or Southampton | Hybrid | Competitive package + executive benefits A rare opportunity to build, lead and scale a brand-new Marine & Coastal Infrastructure team within a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is a big mandate with national reach, full autonomy, and the backing of an established business that is investing heavily in its coastal and maritime capability. If you want to shape a new service line, grow a team from the ground up, and lead major coastal infrastructure programmes across the UK, this is the role. What you will do Help build a new team – recruitment, strategy, delivery, P&L and growth Lead and win work across ports, harbours, coastal defence, flood resilience, offshore support and maritime infrastructure Oversee delivery across design, procurement, construction and commissioning Mentor and guide senior PMs and engineers, building a collaborative, high-performing team Act as a trusted adviser at board and executive level, deepening relationships and driving repeat business Shape market positioning, bids, frameworks and long-term strategic growth Champion innovation, sustainability and resilience across coastal and marine programmes Must‑haves (please read before applying) Proven UK delivery of marine/coastal infrastructure projects (ports, harbours, coastal defence, flood resilience, maritime infrastructure) Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, with accountability for P&L, growth and delivery excellence Demonstrable business development success – bids, frameworks, market positioning, key accounts Strong technical credibility across marine/coastal engineering, construction delivery and asset resilience Degree in engineering, project management or a related discipline Chartered status preferred (CEng / ICE / ChPP / APM / MRICS or equivalent) Willingness to travel across UK coastal locations as project demands require What you can expect Create and shape a new national offering with full senior leadership backing Hybrid working across Winchester, Plymouth or Southampton Competitive salary, executive benefits and clear long-term progression A consultancy that values innovation, autonomy, collaboration and strategic thinking The chance to build something significant and lasting in the UK marine infrastructure space Confidential chat / apply E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk M: 07768 381 831 C: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Consulting Industry: Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr