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
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