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Managing Director Marine

Heidelberg Materials

Southampton, Hampshire

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SKILLS
Auditing, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Capital Project, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Environmental Management, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Fleet Management, Forecasting, Investment Capital, Leadership, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Market Share, Marketing Strategy, NVQ Level 5, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Process Improvement, Production Costing, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Succession Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Southampton, Hampshire
POSTED
14 days ago

Managing Director Marine

Location:Southampton

Competitive Salary Plus bonus

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Lead the Future of Marine Aggregates in the UK

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a strategically critical, asset‑intensive marine business at the heart of Heidelberg Materials UK

As Managing Director Marine, you will lead a highly visible and strategically critical division, shaping commercial success while championing fleet performance, safety excellence and sustainability transformation. With full P&L ownership and statutory Director accountability, the role provides exceptional scope, authority and influence.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for shore‑based and ship‑based operations, commercial performance, marine fleet efficiency, and long‑term business sustainability. The role operates as a statutory Director and works closely with UK and Group leadership to deliver the marine strategy.

Direct Reports:

  • Marine Operations Manager & Deputy CSO
  • Fleet Technical Operations Manager
  • Senior Finance Manager
  • Commercial & Logistics Manager
  • Marine Resources Strategy Manager
  • 17 shore‑based staff (Southampton)

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and develop the Marine senior leadership team to deliver performance objectives
  • Define and deliver a five‑year operating plan aligned to the UK and national business strategy
  • Provide clear leadership, direction and succession planning across the Marine organisation
  • Act as a key member of the UK senior leadership community

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

  • Hold full accountability for Health & Safety across all shore and vessel operations
  • Deliver best‑in‑class safety performance aligned to Heidelberg Materials' Health & Safety Plan
  • Drive continuous improvement culture across marine and office‑based operations

Commercial & Financial Performance

  • Full P&L responsibility for the Marine Division
  • Lead customer and market strategy to optimise shipping capacity, market share and margin
  • Manage working capital, debt exposure and commercial risk
  • Set, manage and forecast annual budgets; ensure strong financial controls and reporting

Operational & Fleet Management

  • Accountable for all marine fleet operations, production efficiency and cost control
  • Drive continuous operational improvement and productivity across the fleet
  • Ensure optimal resource planning and asset availability
  • Oversee quality performance in collaboration with technical functions

Environmental & Sustainability

  • Deliver environmental objectives aligned to the Environmental Management Plan
  • Lead fleet decarbonisation initiatives and associated investment projects
  • Manage marine ETS compliance and stakeholder engagement

Compliance & Governance

  • Fulfil statutory duties as a Company Director
  • Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory and company obligations
  • Maintain high standards of governance, audit, and risk management

Investment & Capex

  • Evaluate, develop and submit capital investment proposals
  • Accountable for delivery, control and post‑investment performance review

Candidate Profile

Experience & Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • SHE NVQ Level 5 (or working towards)
  • Minimum 10 years' senior operational leadership experience
  • Proven leadership of multi‑site, asset‑intensive operations
  • Demonstrable experience managing large‑scale capital investment projects end‑to‑end
  • Strong commercial, financial and strategic capability

Leadership Attributes

  • Authoritative, values‑led leader with strong marine or industrial credibility
  • Commercially astute with a performance‑driven mindset
  • Experienced in stakeholder management at Board, regulatory and customer level
  • Committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement

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