Senior Director of Engineering

Senior Director – Engineering – Ports & Terminals – Southampton

About the Role

DP World Southampton are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineering Director to join us and lead the Engineering department. This is a large, experienced team which comprises of 6 direct reports with overall responsibility for a headcount of approx. 125 engineers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our engineering department, implement cutting-edge technologies, and drive forward-thinking solutions. If you are ready to make a significant impact, foster a culture of excellence, and drive transformative change, apply now.

How you will contribute

• Ensure that asset performance, reliability and optimisation programs are in line with business requirements and meets all stakeholder expectations.
• Lead the development and implementation of Asset Management Strategy.
• Develop an understanding of the operational priorities, equipment demands and maintenance priorities to ensure a seamless maintenance routine of all assets with minimal operational disruption.
• Effective management and scheduling of maintenance activities of assets to ensure optimal compliance with maintenance schedules and statuary obligations while considering operational and safety requirements.
• Develop, improve, and optimise management systems to optimise cost of maintaining and running equipment. Monitor the trends against agreed budgets and life cycle costs.
• Provide timely reports about equipment performance, budgets, expenses and other areas of business.
• Manage procurement, delivery, and commissioning of new equipment. Keep track of latest development in equipment technology and provide feedback during equipment selection and design.
• Ensure that industrial and employee relations are well managed to enable the business to perform optimally and deliver its objectives.
• Develop and maintain an organization structure and a professional engineering team capable of meeting short- and long-term business objectives.
• Direct and drive performance management culture within the team ensuring that staff meet their targets which are set in line with the business and operational needs
• Propose and manage training programs to improve the competence and efficiency of engineering team. Coach the team to improve their skills and knowledge.

What you will bring

• Extensive experience in a senior engineering management role.
• Experience within the Container Port sector is highly advantageous however we will also consider applications from maritime, manufacturing, and other high-risk industries.
• Engineering degree or equivalent professional engineering qualification.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and cross functionally.
• Track record of successfully building efficient and motivated teams delegating authority as appropriate.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and promote change.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritise strategic technical interventions for engineering function and business improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem solve and make difficult decisions.
• Understanding of business finance operations.
• Report writing and analytical skills.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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