Engineering Manager

My Engineering client based in Hamilton is recruiting an Engineering Manager to ensure that all engineering activities associated with the execution of a project meet the company’s contractual obligations.

The Engineering Manager, based in Hamilton, will be responsible for the coordination of activities at a project level and interfacing with clients. They will ensure engineering resources are controlled and monitored within the assigned project budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and managing the engineering activities and resources to meet planned technical and cost objectives of the project.
• Responsible for liaising with the assigned project Planner in developing project plans and producing associated reports.
• Responsible for the technical interface between the company, its customers, vendors, fabricators and business partners.
• Responsible for the approval of all technical information used on the project.
• Responsible for design change control to ensure that the commercial impact arising from changes to scope is properly addressed with the customer.
• Responsible for the management of the technical information development process as it applies to the project.
• Responsible for the technical content of the post-contract documentation.
• To be the point of technical reference for the project.
• To be a member of the Engineering Department management team.
• To carry out such tasks within his/her capability as requested by the Head of Engineering
• Provide support to various Engineering Departments during the initial phase of development
• Expertise in planning and managing engineering activities to achieve planned technical and cost objectives.
• Proficient in resource allocation and utilisation to optimise project outcomes.
• Strong liaison skills for effective communication with project planners, customers, vendors, fabricators, and business partners.
• Ability to facilitate productive technical interfaces between stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of technical information approval processes.
• Ability to ensure the quality and accuracy of all technical information used on the project.
• Skill in design change control to address commercial impacts resulting from scope changes.
• Ability to navigate and negotiate changes in project scope with customers.
• Proficient in managing the technical information development process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to streamline and optimise engineering processes to enhance efficiency.
• Expertise in managing the technical content of post-contract documentation.
• Attention to detail in ensuring completeness and accuracy of project documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• A relevant engineering qualification
• Chartered Engineer and/or member of an appropriate institution desirable
• Experience in selecting/designing process equipment
• Experience having led multi-discipline engineering design teams
• Minimum of 5 experience with experience of equipment fabrication and build
• Being responsible for the success of the project.
• Inspiring and motivating team members.
• Leading by example in terms of work ethic and professionalism.
• Analytical thinking to identify and solve technical challenges.
• A proactive approach to addressing issues as they arise.
• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and setbacks constructively.