Ready to lead innovation and engineering excellence?

Who we are
We are a global marine geoscience and technology business. We are pioneers using ground-breaking technology to study what lies beneath the ocean floor. We help energy companies plan ahead, accelerating responsible use of the planet's resources. We provide marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software. Our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients, providing them with the tools they need to reduce exploration risks and maximise their production efficiency.

Ready to lead innovation and engineering excellence?
We're looking for a Group Engineering Manager to join our Technology & Innovation Centre.
In this role, you'll lead Shearwater's engineering organisation, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects while developing the capabilities, processes and technologies that support our long-term business ambitions. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and suppliers to drive innovation, optimise engineering performance and deliver solutions that support our position as a technology leader.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on project delivery and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced and international environment.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing the Engineering group within the Technology & Innovation Centre.

• Managing engineering resources, capabilities and capacity planning to support business objectives and future growth.

• Driving continuous improvement and modernisation of engineering processes, tools and ways of working.

• Overseeing the successful delivery of engineering projects, including project planning, milestones, budgets, forecasting and cost control.

• Providing leadership in Quality and HSE, ensuring best practices are embedded throughout engineering activities and project delivery.

• Collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing, Commercial, Sales and Support functions on engineering-related matters.

• Managing relationships with suppliers, consultants and external service providers involved in engineering projects.

• Acting as a key interface for customers, partners, consortia and governmental organisations participating in engineering and technology development projects.

• Supporting innovation initiatives and strategic technology development aligned with company goals.

• Contributing to the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-performing engineering culture.

Technically speaking...
We're looking for someone who combines strong leadership skills with extensive engineering and project management experience.
You may have:

• A Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years' experience within an engineering, technology or related industry.

• Previous experience in a mid-management or senior engineering leadership role.

• Strong project management experience, including budget planning, forecasting and resource allocation.

• Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships, ideally within Joint Industry Projects or collaborative technology initiatives.

• Knowledge of modern engineering tools, processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong commercial awareness and experience working with suppliers, consultants and external partners.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

• The ability to balance strategic planning with operational delivery and execution.

In personal terms...

• You're a confident and inspiring leader who brings people together around a shared vision.

• You build trusted relationships across teams, functions and organisations, communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• You take a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making, even in complex environments.

• You're passionate about innovation, continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.

• Most importantly, you're committed to delivering results while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and collaboration.

What does Shearwater offer you?

• The opportunity to lead engineering innovation within a global technology-focused organisation.

• Exposure to cutting-edge marine geoscience and technology development projects.

• A highly collaborative and international working environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and career progression.

• A transparent, supportive and inclusive culture where your expertise can make a real impact.

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