Engineering Manager

Benedetto Global is hiring on behalf of a leading organisation within the energy transmission and offshore infrastructure sector.

Our client is delivering a significant offshore transmission portfolio designed to support the transition to Net Zero. These projects include the establishment of major transmission infrastructure, connections to HVDC systems and the integration of advanced AC grid control and stabilisation technology.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Offshore AC Project Engineering team and play a key role in delivering large-scale island transmission projects.

Role Description

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating engineering delivery across large capital projects, ensuring quality, safety, technical governance and risk management are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate engineering resources are in place for delivery of engineering scope across Large Capital Projects (Gate 1 to Gate 4) for assigned projects or packages typically valued between £100M – £1000M

Identify, manage and mitigate Engineering and Quality risks to protect asset integrity, programme and delivery

Chair meetings with contractors and key stakeholders and lead general project coordination activities

Organise and facilitate design reviews and technical workshops including HAZID, HAZOP, HAZCON and Design Authority Reviews

Provide direct line management to Assistant Engineering Managers and Project Engineers

Coordinate all engineering activities, including the appointment and management of engineering consultants and technical oversight of contractors

Ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated and understood across project teams

Identify early technology elements requiring Technical Authority approval and prepare approval plans in collaboration with technical teams

Promote and manage safety across the project portfolio, including Safety in Design, CDM procedures, Principal Designer practices and review of RAMS, commissioning and operational safety requirements

Take responsibility for Design Management Plans, Engineering Works Information, scheduling of design reviews and ensuring competent technical leadership in conjunction with the Project Engineering Manager and Technical Authority

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Electrical or Civil Engineering with CEng status)

Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams with strong prioritisation and risk mitigation capability

Strong technical knowledge of transmission networks and high-level understanding of related systems and facilitating functions

In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation affecting transmission network management, including CDM and ESQCR

Strong understanding of legal and regulatory obligations within transmission projects and asset management

Ability to build effective relationships with consultants, contractors and industry experts

Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge complex technical issues clearly and concisely to support senior management decision-making

How to Apply

Please send your updated CV to careers@benedettoglobal.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this stage.

Equal Opportunities

Benedetto Global is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other personal characteristic.

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