Executive Search Case Study for a Head of Engineering within Maritime and Industrial
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When the UKs busiest port needed engineering leadership to drive technical innovation and operational excellence, we delivered a transformational appointment.
* Who This Is For
Industrial and maritime operators
Ports, logistics, and transport providers seeking engineering leaders with strategic oversight
Organisations looking to optimise technical operations through visionary yet hands-on leadership
* The Challenge: Leading Engineering at the UKs Largest Port
Client Context
Head of Engineeringw for its flagship site in Felixstowethe largest container port in the UK.
The Brief
Appoint a senior engineering leader to manage complex 24/7 operations across a large, multi-disciplinary team
Ensure technical mastery in industrial/maritime systems, including CMMS, EMIS, and high-voltage equipment
Secure an individual with Chartered Engineer status and a proven record in performance optimisation and change delivery
Key Challenges
Identifying someone with both hands-on industrial expertise strategic leadership capability
Aligning the hire with Hutchison Ports global values of sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence
Finding a leader capable of navigating the scale and sensitivity of operations at a nationally critical infrastructure site
* Our Search Strategy: Specialist Insight, Industry Precision
We launched a meticulous executive search strategy to locate a highly specialised engineering leader with the gravitas, technical skill, and cultural alignment required.
* Deep Dive Discovery
We embedded ourselves in our Clients operations and engineering environment:
performance outcomes and leadership competencies
Assessed workforce structure, maintenance procedures, and innovation priorities
blend of technical capability and cultural adaptability
* Strategic Talent Mapping
With a focus on UK-based maritime and industrial engineering professionals, we:
Mapped sector-specific leadership talent across heavy industry, ports, infrastructure, and logistics
Developed a targeted talent pool of 48 professionals, identified via referrals, headhunting, and engineering networks
Prioritised those with experience managing multi-site teams, complex systems, and commercial KPIs
* Rigorous Candidate Evaluation
To ensure only the most qualified professionals progressed, we assessed for:
CMMS, EMIS, and high-voltage equipment (11,000V+)
Proven success in optimising engineering operations in high-pressure environments
Strength in leading large teams, managing change, and driving innovation
Chartered or Fellow Engineer status
* Shortlist Selection
We presented a shortlist of four high-calibre finalists, all of whom:
Held senior roles in comparable high-stakes engineering environments
system upgrades, cultural transformation, and operational efficiency
Matched our Clients values of sustainability, progress, and excellence
* The Appointment: Engineering Leadership for a High-Impact Role
Why They Stood Out
heavy industrial and maritime systems
Deep knowledge of ERP, CMMS, and EMIS systems and high-voltage equipment
unionised, shift-based, and contractor-heavy environments
global best practice and technical innovation
* The Result: Operational Uplift and Lasting Impact
The appointed Head of Engineering made immediate strides in aligning engineering operations with our Clients global benchmarks.
In The First Few Months, They
Enhanced engineering uptime and maintenance performance
Introduced robust technical frameworks to improve accountability and system monitoring
Drove change management initiatives that increased collaboration, team morale, and technical output
Strengthened cross-functional ties between engineering and commercial units for improved service delivery
This placement wasnt just about hiring a senior engineerit was about empowering a transformation in how engineering supports the future of UK logistics. Client Feedback
* Key Takeaways
Success in senior engineering roles hinges on technical expertise, visionary leadership, and cultural adaptability
Chartered professionals
A precise, tailored executive search can uncover hidden talent with the capacity to lead national-level operations
* Looking to Appoint a Senior Engineering Leader?
If your organisation demands world-class engineering leadership capable of delivering innovation, resilience, and strategic growthwe can help.
* Call 020 7160 6996 or
* ? Lets identify the leader who
will take your operations to the next level.
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