Head of Engineering

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 January 2026
LOCATION
Avon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Engineering Management Maritime Infrastructure Dredging Dock Engineering Regulatory Compliance Budget Management Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Engineering

Location: Avon

Work Type: Contract

Salary: £450 per day

Job Description:

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for maritime infrastructure? We are seeking a Head of Engineering to oversee harbour repairs exceeding £100 million over the next decade, ensuring the efficient, safe, and effective maintenance of the City Docks.

This role will initially be a 6 month contract with potential permanent opportunities if of interest.

You will be responsible for:

  • Develop and implement a strategic approach to harbour repairs and infrastructure maintenance.
  • Expert guidance on engineering and dredging matters, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, EMAS/ISO14001 standards, and all relevant legislation.
  • Lead the planning, delivery, and management of capital programmes, ensuring the docks remain operational, sustainable, and fit for the future.
  • Budget management
  • Promote, plan, and organise engineering works in alignment with the Harbour Act/Order, Byelaws, and policies.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Proven leadership experience in engineering, maritime infrastructure, or harbour maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of dredging, dock engineering, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven experience and skills in mechanical/hydraulic/marine/electrical maintenance.
  • Experience managing large-scale capital programmes and multi-million-pound budgets.
  • Ideally Health and Safety Certification such as NEBOSH
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Commitment to sustainability, ensuring environmental best practices are embedded in all projects.

If this role sounds like you and what you are looking for in your next move please apply today for immediate consideration.

Job Overview:

Location

Avon

Offered Salary:

Contract | £450 per day

Work Type

Contract or Temp

Recruiter Detail:

Full Name

Steve Dodd

Email

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Phone

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