Head of Ports

Overview

Lead and manage a team designing ports and harbours for offshore wind projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design delivery
• technical oversight
• market studies
• eia support
• team leadership
• client acquisition

Tasks

As Head of Ports, you will lead and manage a team of civil engineers to grow and expand our ports and marine infrastructure offering as a part of our wider multidisciplinary Offshore Design and Advisory Group. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can seek new business by developing and managing client relationships, provide technical oversight to projects, manage teams and take financial responsibility for profitability and growth as part of our Venterra global portfolio of offshore wind and marine infrastructure development plans. You and your team will collaborate closely with our Advisory Consultancy team offering clients strategic and specialist technical advice and deliver designs for marine project infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. Early project stage technical advice from inception through the design and construction delivery phases of project development. This includes market studies, infrastructure readiness and due diligence, high quality concept and detailed designs, technical support to planning and EIA submissions for port and marine infrastructure. -Team Delivery – ensuring department project delivery with the team to ensure adherence to quality standards, programme and cost. Act as a lead consultant and advisor to clients and taking a senior role in supporting management of projects. -Leadership & People Management – management of people development and growth, resourcing, department utilisation and recruitment. -Commercial – Participation in client sales acquisition, relationship management and ensuring departmental projects are delivered to budget -Client management and work acquisition - external responsibilities will be to spearhead work acquisition and client relationship management focusing on end user clients (offshore developers, Port operators) and Tier 1 contractors.

Requirements

• communication
• port design
• commercial awareness
• leadership
• chartered engineer
• consultancy

What You Bring

We’re seeking a high potential candidate who has rounded consultancy experience and is looking to take the next step in their career as Head of Ports to lead a small, dynamic team of engineers specialising in the design and development of ports and harbours. You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial direction, technical excellence and project delivery of our ports and harbour design team. As Head of Ports, you will be a part of the Offshore Group senior management team and its 50 engineers and consultants. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. -Proven experience in port, harbour, or coastal infrastructure design. -Commercial awareness and experience in project delivery. -Strong leadership and team management skills. -Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent. -Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates for roles in the UK or Ireland.

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Benefits

Our multinational team operate on an agile basis to service clients globally. We pride ourselves in our investment in research and development with collaborative relationships with industry organisations providing thought leadership to the partners and clients we work with, whilst providing stimulating career and learning opportunities for our staff. -Go global, make waves: Our worldwide projects aren't just pins on a map – they're tickets to diverse experiences, cultures and challenges, with plenty of international travel opportunities on offer. -Accelerate your career: We don't just talk about growth – we fuel it. Access cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space. -Master the renewables landscape: Gain unique, full-spectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction.

About Venterra Group

-From Sheffield, the firm set out to unify specialist businesses under one roof to serve offshore wind projects end-to-end. -With private-equity backing (General Atlantic, First Reserve, etc.), it has scaled via strategic acquisitions. -It supports every phase of offshore wind—early-stage development, engineering, construction, and operations. -Its ten member companies span engineering, geotechnical, environmental consultancy, subsea foundations, and site surveys. -Operating across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia, it integrates local expertise into a global services model. -Financially, it has grown rapidly, with backing from BeyondNetZero and a PE growth round reflecting investor confidence. -Unusual among energy firms, it combines sector focus with a holding-company design to deliver scale and agility.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates for uk/ireland roles.