Description Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to support a high-profile project in the UK. The Engineering Manager will join our Upstream team within our Operations business. This role will be hybrid 3 days per week out of the Aberdeen office with visits to client sites as and when required. Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. LI-Hybrid The Role The Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clients, engineering teams and other project functions. Acting as a single point of contact with the client, the Engineering Manager ensures that all design related discussions, technical concerns and progress updates are managed efficiently and communicated clearly. This is a great opportunity for a Principal / Lead level Design Engineer who is experienced in managing the design coordination between UK projects across multi engineering disciplines and is able to collaborate and influence based on clear understanding of engineering deliverables working with stakeholders at all levels of the project organisation. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Upstream team, part of the Operations Business Unit, is at the forefront of delivering engineering and project services to brownfield and greenfield projects across multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, refining and petrochemicals. Drawing on decades of expertise, the Upstream team provide cost-effective, schedule-driven solutions that ensure energy security and operational excellence. From concept through to commissioning, we design, engineer, build, operate, and maintain complex assets, overcoming technical challenges in demanding environments. With a proven track record of delivering reliable results, our commitment is clear: complete assurance that our clients’ assets are safe, efficient, and future-ready. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field Responsibilities Key Objectives for this role: Act as a central point of focus for the Engineering Leads Serves as a supporting liaison between the client for Engineering discussions/concerns/ progress Responsible for overseeing and facilitating changes that impact multiple disciplines within the project Main point of interface with the Project Management team Interface with other Project functions – Construction/Procurement Chair Weekly Progress meetings with the Leads and Heads of Department Produce Weekly report to Project management/Corporate management Work with Project Control team for management of hours/costs/progress information Involvement, as necessary, in Discipline Set-to-Work (STW) meetings Overview of Engineering Quality Involvement in Project Reviews and Engineering Audits Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: Degree in relevant engineering discipline alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence Balance of technical and leadership experience at Principal / Lead level Proven experience of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation, and health and safety Broad knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in the application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function Capable of representing the business and client-to-business associates in a professional manner Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organisation Skilled in forecast planning for people resources Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence Good knowledge of the regulatory framework and associated legislation Current knowledge of industry and technology development within appropriate areas and how this impacts engineering design and execution Able to conduct audit and incident investigations Experience of working across different project phases and on projects with different contractual models