My client is looking for a driven and experienced Maritime Operations Manager to lead the development, growth, and success of our Maritime team and capability area. This is a pivotal role for a motivated individual who thrives on building high-performing teams, delivering complex projects, and driving business growth within the maritime sector. Key Responsibilities · Lead and manage the Maritime team, ensuring a positive and communicative working environment. · Develop and maintain key associate and customer relationships. · Identify and address recruitment, training, development, and succession needs. · Ensure delivery of maritime projects to agreed time, cost, and quality standards. · Monitor and manage team capacity, utilisation, and project performance. · Provide technical assurance and support for customer deliverables. · Promote and support effective implementation of the Quality Management System. · Review and recommend on new maritime requirements and opportunities. · Act as technical author for bids and support business development activities. · Represent in industry networks, promoting the company's reputation. · Identify and communicate industry trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership. · Provide strategic insight for company growth, focusing on maritime capability. · Support other business areas as required. · Deliver fee-earning project work as needed. Essential Skills and Experience · Proven experience in maritime operations management or a related field. · Ability to hold security clearance. · Strong leadership and team management skills. · Experience in project delivery within the maritime or defence sector. · Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. · Technical competence in maritime operations and assurance. · Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement. · Ability to identify and respond to industry trends and business opportunities · Competent with the full suite of MS Office 365 applications. Desirable Skills and Experience · Incorporated or Chartered Engineer membership in a relevant professional body. · Experience in business development and bid writing. · Knowledge of Defence and MOD safety and standards such as Defence Safety Authority (DSA) regulations, DEFSTAN 00-056, JSP 430 and the Project Oriented Safety Management System (POSMS). · Strong network within the maritime and defence industry. Excellent salary and package on offer