Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to lead the Automation and Controls Systems organisation for the Power Conversion & Storage Norther Europe business. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the of controls projects across marine energy and industrial applications for both new builds and services. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of engineering principles and practices as well as a strong leadership ability to guide multidisciplinary teams towards achieving project goals.

Essential responsibilities

• Lead and linemanage twotier engineering teams ensuring the overall solution meets customer contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical and operational leadership to the business in support of backlog delivery and future business growth.

• Ensure effective engineering planning and operational excellence.

• Uphold the principles of Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams.

• Work closely with Business Engineering leaders to plan strategies provide engineering estimates identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities

• Identify and drive improvements in engineering operational tools processes systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency.

• Support the Application Engineers Sales and Business Engineering Leaders in the preparation of bids proposals estimates and technical risk assessments to secure quality future orders.

• Lead efforts to enhance quality standards and best practices across the team striving for excellence in collaboration with fellow Engineering team leaders.

• Mentor and coach wider teams to ensure team members are developed and continue to grow in their role.

• Provide technical overview and insight through periodic project reviews.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and learning.

• Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations as required.

Qualification

• Degree in industrial control systems electrical and electronic engineering computer science or a related field.

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a proven record of continuous professional development.

• Proven experience in automation and control systems engineering with a track record of successful project leadership.

Desired Characteristics

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of PLCs SCADA HMI DCS Networks and other related automation and controls technologies.

• Experienced Engineering Leader Technical & Operational.

• Experience of leading and managing an engineering team from project delivery through the full project lifecycle from prebid to project handover into service.

• Experience of multidiscipline system integration projects.

• Basic knowledge of OT cybersecurity (standards such as IEC62443/NIST etc. and functional safety per IEC 61508 is advantageous.

Personal Qualities:

• Capable of leading technical teams with strong operational rigour.

• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects to strict timescales.

• Excellent communication & report writing skills.

• Good personal organisational skills.

• Develops a strong team and breeds positive morale.

• Understands business objectives has commercial awareness and can influence stakeholders to meet objectives.

• Curious asks pertinent questions and challenges the status quo searches for and drives improvement.

• Communicates the business vision effectively in an open and consistent manner.

• Displays strong interpersonal skills is accessible and approachable.

• Anticipates customer needs and measures processes and performance through the customers eyes.

• Builds loyalty and commitment and can energise teams through inclusiveness and connection with people.

You can expect from us

• Challenging and exciting projects

• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs careers and worklife balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

• Attractive compensation.

• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance

• 26 days vacation bank holidays