Description Wood has an exciting long-term opportunity for an ambitious Engineering Manager to join our brownfield projects team on our Harbour Engineering Contract delivering critical emissions reduction and efficiency projects. Key to the role is a proven passion for fostering a high performing culture where we deliver and innovate to a high standard within a cost competitive environment. A proven track record of strong engineering delivery on projects is essential for the role. Responsible for the engineering execution of concurrent multi-discipline brownfield projects in alignment with the engineering scope of work and basis for design. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and completing the various engineering and execution support activities to the respective HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals, with a critical responsibility for technical excellence across all disciplines. In particular contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through: Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work. Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities. Developing and retaining motivated and competent people. Undertaking the role of process owner. Driving safety by design Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department. The Engineering Manager leads by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest Responsibilities Driving Technical Assurance Continuous promotion of corporate / client specific procedures. Assist in incident investigations as required Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively. Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors integration of work. Reviews technical concepts of major projects. Personally participates in solving difficult technical problems. Resolves conflicts that are complex and manages divergent audience Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties Resolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novel Carries responsibility for resolution of major problems for the engineering segment Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects / contracts as required Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resouces, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation. Undertaking the role of process owner Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department Directs the application of existing principles and the development of new polices and strategies aligned with OU, BU and Corporate objectives Conduit for regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments. Internal Working Relationships Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business interfaces Interactions with Heads of Disciplines, Head of Engineering to ensure resourcing of competent personnel Engage with business / functional community and promote the function including: networking / knowledge sharing External Working Relationships ·Build Strong collaborative relationship with Client stakeholders, and in particular the Client Delivery and Technical Teams Communicate and co-operate with external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors, client interface (as appropriate and requested), market intelligence, relevant conferences, and business development Qualifications Qualifications ISCED Level 6 Bachelor’s (minimum) degree or Level 7 Masters (preferred) in an engineering discipline Chartered Engineer/Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent with recognised professional body Experience, Skills and Knowledge Typically requires 10 years progressive experience in discipline engineering Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position Typically requires several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function Capable of representing business and client to business associates in a professional manner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization Skilled in forecast planning for people resources Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication and management including performance management Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence Good knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise Expert in Engineering excellence Able to carry out audit and incident investigations Good Project management skills. Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution Financial and commercial awareness Personal Attributes Role models company values, behaviours and ethics, and promotes same in others Significant persuasion and influencing skills Awareness, respect and the ability to reconcile cultural diversity Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge