Technical Director – Ports and Maritime Engineering

At Amentum were not just solving problems; were engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation integrity and collaboration tackling some of the most significant challenges in science security and sustainability. If youre passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. Well inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best addition to the benefits youd expect UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. Were happy to discuss hybrid part-time and flexible working hours patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a Technical Director Ports and Maritime Engineering to join our UK team supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure within the Defence sector. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model combining office-based remote and occasional UK site work.

You will play a key role in providing strategic and technical leadership for our Ports and Maritime capability supporting the delivery of complex multidisciplinary engineering solutions across civil structural geotechnical seismic and maritime disciplines.

As a senior member of the team you will help shape technical direction and contribute to the development of engineering strategy working closely with colleagues across the business. You will also support the continued growth and positioning of the capability across the UK and wider organisation fostering collaboration and sharing expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders building strong relationships and helping to inform decision-making at senior levels to support the successful delivery of major programmes.

Youll work with and support teams to deliver high-quality outcomes helping to foster technical excellence innovation and the sharing of best practice. You will also mentor engineers and emerging leaders supporting their development and helping to build capability across the team.

We value a collaborative and inclusive environment and you will play an important role in promoting a positive high-performing culture where people can grow and succeed together.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes within a technically strong and supportive environment. Our projects span the full lifecycle offering the chance to be involved from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

In this role you will work collaboratively across teams to guide projects through each stage helping to ensure high-quality well-considered outcomes. Youll play an important part in shaping technical governance and assurance supporting the delivery of work that aligns with standards client needs and industry best practice.

Were looking for someone who values quality safety and practical buildable solutions and who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver complex projects.

With a pragmatic solutions-focused and commercially aware approach youll contribute to solving complex engineering challenges while supporting projects to be delivered safely efficiently and to a high standard.

You will play an important role in the successful delivery of projects and programmes helping to coordinate scope schedule budget and resources.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders youll support the development of integrated efficient and value-driven solutions that meet both client and project needs.

Fundamental Requirements include;

• A Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) with extensive experience and a recognised authority in the application of core engineering principles at a strategic and technical leadership level

• Significant experience in civil and structural design with expertise in the application of British Standards and Eurocodes and their implementation across complex programmes

• Strong experience in ports maritime or related heavy civil engineering sectors with a proven ability to lead and deliver solutions to highly complex high-value and high-risk engineering challenges

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to contribute technical insight and guidance in complex and evolving environments

• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of client needs business priorities and the wider project and programme context

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders including at senior levels

• Experience contributing to or leading technical delivery on major projects or programmes supporting positive outcomes across scope schedule budget and risk

• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to support team performance manage changing priorities and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• A strong commitment to health safety and quality with an interest in continuous improvement and supporting the development of others and wider team capability

Desirable:

• Familiarity with industry guidance for maritime infrastructure and load application such as PIANC and OCIMF

• An understanding of structural dynamics and its application in complex marine and infrastructure projects

• Experience in leading digital engineering and Information Management strategies within major project environments

• Significant experience in the use development or governance of advanced finite element structural analysis tools such as or SAP2000

• Significant understanding of geotechnical engineering principles with experience guiding the application of software such as WALLAP and PLAXIS

• Knowledge of NEC3/4 ECC contracts with experience operating at a senior level within project and programme delivery environments

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety integrity and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together we become more innovative more agile and more successful.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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