Head of Section Shipping Advisory

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

Make your mark on the maritime transition

Lead a high performing consulting section focusing on decarbonization, sustainability and resilience, providing skills and services to shipping companies, cargo owners, ports, finance and governmental organizations. As Head of Section, you’ll set direction, develop people, and grow a portfolio of impactful advisory engagements that advance shipping toward safer, smarter, and greener operations.

You will lead the Shipping Advisory Oslo section, enabling your team to deliver high quality advisory projects to maritime customers globally. Working closely with colleagues across Maritime Advisory and our broader global network, you will:

• Ensure that order intake and financial targets for the unit are met
• Secure the right competence and capacity building (recruitment), including maintaining appropriate records of education, training, skills and experience
• Drive the service development based on the market needs
• Perform regular HSE&Q reviews and addressing relevant issues, taking local legislation and DNV requirements into account
• Drive sales and manage key customers
• Be responsible for all projects in the section
• Take an active role in business development and support Maritime Advisory globally with competence, capacity and service delivery
• Drive innovation processes in the section and secure renewal and improvement of services keeping up with the business demand in the industry
• Develop annual plans, sales plans and KPIs for employees in own unit and follow up the implementation
• Contribute to right qualityproject delivery
• Manage Individual Performance, reward and remuneration processes
• Be Project Manager and Project Sponsor for key projects when appropriate

What we offer

• Impactful leadership role shaping a visible advisory portfolio
• Talented colleagues and a collaborative, mission driven culture
• Access to a global expert network and varied, industry leading projects
• Development opportunities through formal learning, mentoring, and international collaboration.
• A strong, international brand with a clear purpose
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Modern office campus with access to onsite facilities such as a gym and sauna
• 6 weeks of annual leave
• A workplace consistently ranked among Norway’s most attractive employers

About you

Positionqualifications:

• Master’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant and varied experience, preferably within the maritime industry
• Experience from consultancy work
• Strong passion for the maritime industry
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead a high performing team
• Experience from a multinational environment is an advantage
• Language skills – fluent English; Scandinavian language is an advantage

Personal qualities:

• Strong consulting profile and commercial mindset
• Business drive and customer focus
• Passion for shipping and commitment to DNV’s purpose and values
• Innovative drive and curiosity—always looking for new solutions
• Excellent networking skills and collaboration mindset—a true team player

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter via the DNV career’s portal.

Application deadline: March 2nd 2026 (EOD).

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.