Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
Wood is currently looking for an Engineering Manager to join our System Integration (SI) team within our Digital Consulting business supporting a key UK client. 
This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Reading or Staines with the expectation of travel as required. 
Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. 
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The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering delivery across key National Gas projects. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee a team of skilled engineers, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are executed seamlessly from initial concept through to completion.
You’ll be instrumental in upholding the quality and consistency of engineering standards across all projects, driving excellence at every stage. This is a senior-level opportunity within a high-profile, dynamic team—perfect for someone eager to contribute to ambitious growth plans and make a lasting impact.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control systems solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation. 
Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.
We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals. 
Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood
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

The Key Objectives of this role are:Driving technical assuranceEnsures project is delivered in accordance with Wood technical standards and client technical requirementsMonitors compliance with standards and processes to assure deliveryDriving 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 opportunitiesManaging and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering teamEnsuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities. Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned projectsResponsible for the management of engineering activities on the projectConsult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findingsAssign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the project teamFocuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of workReviews technical concepts of major projectsParticipates in solving difficult technical problemsResponsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting partiesAssist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as requiredAccountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC GEC utilisation

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:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (preferably in Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls Engineering Extensive experience in project engineering delivery with a proven track record of engineering managementStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsIn-depth knowledge of engineering management work processes, engineering technologies, industry standards, and regulationsExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesFamiliarity with relevant software tools and project management methodologiesDesirable: Chartered engineer status preferred 

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.