Service Lead - Maritime Planning

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Member of the Maritime Senior Management Team, driving business unit initiatives and contributing to strategic growth.
• Lead and manage a team of 5–10 maritime planning professionals, overseeing workload allocation, capacity planning, and team development.
• Identify skill gaps and hiring needs, support workforce planning, and manage recruitment for junior team members.
• Lead maritime planning projects and opportunities from pursuit through delivery, including scope development, risk management, contract negotiations, resourcing, and commercial oversight.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Drive business development initiatives within the Maritime Planning sector in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Forecast project workload, monitor performance against budgets, and identify resource requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in maritime planning for coastal developments, marinas, and port facilities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in maritime planning and development.
• Lead research and innovation initiatives, support team upskilling, and identify opportunities to improve and standardize project delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate maritime infrastructure requirements into project designs.
• Review and approve technical reports, studies, and presentations to ensure quality and consistency.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to executive-level client stakeholders.
• Engage with maritime industry suppliers and stakeholders to assess planning, operational, and system considerations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in maritime engineering, with a proven track record of successfully leading project delivery.
• Professional registration or certification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Extensive technical expertise in maritime planning, particularly for industrial ports, dry ports, and marinas.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Established network of clients and industry contacts across the Middle East (preferred).
• Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.