Role Overview

Deputise as required for the Engineering & Design Director

This is a challenging and diverse role operating across a wide range of highly regulated sectors including water, waste water, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, fine chemicals, food, and beverage.

The candidate will support the company their journey in delivering clean energy solutions that are innovative, sustainable, compliant, and cost effective.

We are looking for a high performer with significant technical competence in electrical engineering, combined with proven management and leadership qualities.

A collaborative approach, strong values, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this role.

Opportunity exists to progress further to Engineering & Design Director subject to meeting key performance criteria.

Role Description

The Engineering Manager will report directly to the Engineering & Design Director and shall support the efficient and effective running of the department.

They will have the responsibility to lead/oversee both mechanical and electrical installation design together with specialist subcontracted services and related designs i.e., Civil, Process, Structural / Steel Work designs.

Strong experience delivering Engineering & Design elements of highly complex multi discipline construction projects.

The post holder will:

Be client facing, nurturing existing client relationships while investigating and developing new ones

Support the Engineering and Design Director with department technical and financial reporting

Oversee department recruitment and development/mentoring of staff

Undertake audits and surveys of client existing assets

Act in a consultant and advisory capacity in identifying engineering solutions to meet client technical, cost and schedule needs

Apply sustainable approach in design and seek ways to reduce carbon footprint

Have a strong ability to identify, communicate and manage risk

Undertake feasibility studies

Support internal and external client bid submissions

Review and assess tender documentation for completeness & compliance, identify risk & appropriate risk mitigation measures, identify resource needs and plan the works

Oversee the effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets by personal leadership or directing other members of the team

Prepare or review and approve contract documentation including Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreements for Design Subcontracts

Manage Design Subcontracts

Manage and oversee generation of concept, developed and detailed design deliverables for mechanical and electrical installation activities

Have in depth knowledge of process engineering discipline and be proficient in the use of Piping and Instrument (P&ID) Diagrams

Identify & implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency

Provide effective, accurate & efficient technical advice to both internal & external customers

Fulfil ‘Designer’ or ‘Principal Designer’ duty holder responsibilities as defined by the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015

Requirements

Chartered engineer or working towards chartership

Degree in technical engineering related subject

Strong contractual awareness and financial reporting

Strong experience of delivering highly complex M&E installation designs within highly regulated industry sectors

Strong understanding of design process & associated M&E design documentation

Project lifecycle experience

Strong experience using AutoCAD, Plant3D and other Computer Aided Design tools

We encourage you to apply for this role even if you do not match 100% of the job description