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.