Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
Senior Director Technical Services
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Senior Director Technical Services
Senior Director – Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical (EASN)
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director – EASN to provide senior technical leadership and serve as Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding’s recognised technical authority across electrical, automation, safety and nautical (EASN) disciplines within newbuild programmes, as well as supporting existing fleet operations.
CCS (Carnival Corporation’s internal shipbuilding and in-service support department) manages acquisitions and maintenance for eight global brands across their 90+ ships. We operate in an agile, project-based environment, fostering empowered teams organised into Chapters of specialists focused on talent development, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving.
Diversity and inclusivity are core to our success—we seek someone with a blend of experience and fresh perspective who is passionate about shipbuilding and can innovate sustainably.
Role Overview
This role demands end-to-end technical accountability for electrical power generation and distribution, automation control systems, safety, and nautical systems, shaping vessel design from conception through construction, commissioning, and post-service support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing senior technical leadership and final escalation authority for EASN disciplines
- Ensuring technical governance and integrity through supplier selection, system concept, and design development
- Delivering full lifecycle technical oversight, from contract definition to construction, commissioning, and delivery
- Representing CCS as the senior technical authority with shipyards, suppliers, consultants, class societies, and regulators
- Driving risk management, innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across newbuild programmes
- Mentoring technical leaders within the EASN Chapter through delegation and accountability frameworks
- Acting as a technical ambassador, fostering relationships across brands and external stakeholders
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Collaboration within a complex matrix environment is essential, requiring input from project-affiliated teams, shipyards, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
Key Accountabilities
| Leadership & Decision-Making |
|---|
| - Provide final escalation and authority for complex technical decisions |
| - Steward international standards compliance and risk mitigation globally |
| Technical Governance |
|---|
| - Lead supplier evaluation, system design, and high-level architecture |
| - Oversee contract and delivery alignment with vessel lifecycle stages |
| Stakeholder & Ambassadorial Role |
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| - Engage with third parties (shipyards, consultants, class societies) |
| - Support in-service technical queries to sustain fleet performance |
| Innovation & Mentorship |
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| - Champion technological advancement and trend adoption |
| - Develop future leaders via mentorship, knowledge transfer, and succession planning |
Requirements
Experience & Background
We seek candidates with:
- Senior technical leadership in engineering—preferably within shipbuilding, marine, offshore, or related industries—with accountability for cross-project technical outcomes
- Proven track record as a technical authority, resolving high-risk issues and influencing design specifications and delivery timelines
- Experience leading technical strategies and technology roadmaps, previously influencing ** enterprise-wide technology citizens**
- Proficiency in matrix-driven organisations with interdisciplinary collaboration across brands, vendors, and operations teams
- Demonstrable success in mentoring and scaling technical capability
Qualifications (Required)
| Discipline | Accreditation |
|---|---|
| Engineering (Naval, Mechanical, or related) | Degree certification |
| Technical Recognition | Chartered Engineer status |
| Advanced Study | MSc, MEng, or MBA |
| Project Management | Accreditation (PRinCE2, PMP, Agile) |
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About You
You thrive in a collaborative environment yet excel with precision and accountability. While qualifications matter, we value passion, adaptability, and innovation. We’re not just looking for compliance—we seek drivers who can elevate the function and collective success.
Why Join Us?
- Classification & Flexibility: Role designated CCS04, full-time and permanent, based at Carnival House, Southampton with 3 mandatory office days per week (including Wednesdays).
- Work Culture: A dynamic, supportive environment where technical work delivers tangible impact.
- Growth: A commitment to professional development, with clear upward mobility from CCS15 (entry-level) to CCS1 (Senior VP).
- ** पुरská अर्थव्यवस्था**: Membership to an employer-of-choice entity, driving excellence in cruise vessel innovation.
About The Team
Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding is advancing towards becoming the global leader in cruise newbuilds, refits, and technical excellence. Our inclusionary culture champions diversity and meritocracy, aligning with principles of Speak Up, Respect & Protect; Improve; Communicate; Listen & Learn; Empower.
Carnival Corporation & plc embodies global leadership in the cruise industry, encompassing:
- North America: Carnival, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn
- UK/Europe: P&O, Cunard, AIDA, Costa
- Australia/Asia: P&O Australasia
A career here means supporting exceptional shipping operations and pioneering the future of cruise.
Apply now—bring drive, curiosity, and commitment. Together, we build the future.
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