Principal Maritime Engineer- Market Lead
Capstone Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Principal Maritime Engineer- Market Lead
Capstone Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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A$160,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr
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Director - Technical at Capstone Recruitment APACResource, Energy, Port and Terminal | Executive & Technical Appointments | APAC & Global
Capstone is proudly partnered with a global independent advisory firm to search for a Market Lead for their Water and Maritime division. This is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned maritime engineer ready to evolve their technical expertise into a compelling business strategy. If you're a maritime engineer with the vision to lead and grow a national team within a globally respected organisation, read on!
Your Impact
As a Principal Engineer and Market Lead, you will:
* Lead multidisciplinary maritime projects from concept to delivery, with hands-on involvement in design, modelling, and advisory work
* Grow our presence in the Ports, Terminals & Shipyards sector, with 30–40% of your time dedicated to business development and strategic client engagement
* Play a key role in expanding into the Defence maritime market, a growing area of national significance
* Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to thought leadership and internal knowledge sharing
* Represent the company at industry forums and client meetings, building strong relationships and market credibility
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
* 10–15+ years’ experience in maritime engineering, with significant Australian consulting experience
* A strong network in Ports & Terminals (essential); experience in the Defence sector (preferred)
* Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or RPEQ qualified (or working toward)
* Proven ability in business development, account leadership, and strategic growth
* A confident communicator with the commercial acumen to lead both people and projects
Why Join?
* Join a globally respected engineering advisory firm with strong capabilities in water and maritime infrastructure
* Access to an industry-leading professional development program, including global secondments and mentoring pathways
* Excellent salary package + profit share + bonus
* Flexible work arrangements and genuine career progression
* Shape and drive the success of high-profile port, terminal, shipyard, and defence projects across Australia
This is your opportunity to step into a market-facing leadership role while remaining deeply connected to the technical work you love! Click "Apply Now" to upload your resume or contact Olivia Wong – Capstone Recruitment at oliviaw@capstonerecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Business Development, and Consulting
* Industries
Civil Engineering, Engineering Services, and Maritime Transportation
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