Project Engineering Manager

Highview Power are a growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future. We are built to become a world leader in smarter long duration energy storage, enabling nations, regions, cities, and corporations to achieve net zero. We know our employees are the key to our success and we are committed to creating a positive, inspiring, and inclusive working environment where you will play a vital part in driving change and helping to achieve the global ambition of becoming net zero.

The Engineering Manager will lead the Pre-FEED and FEED works for multi million Long Duration Energy Storage major project. The candidate will lead a small team of technical and support functions, co‑located with the Tier 1 engineering contractor they will drive for an optimised and fit for purpose design and a corresponding capex estimate that will form the basis for the project to move into the Execute phase and detailed design.

Job Purpose

• Manages and leads a small team of Multi-discipline Engineers to work collaboratively with the Tier 1 Engineering contractor to coordinate production of engineering deliverables in accordance with the project plan.
• Provides input to contractors engineering to ensure optimised and cost effective solutions are incorporated into the FEED design.
• Capable of performing duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
• Has appreciation of multi-discipline engineering design activities.
• Manages all disciplines to achieve design consistency and timely response to contractor queries / approvals.
• Supports the Project Management Team in planning and identifying technical issues that could limit progress or impact project budgets.
• Interfaces with the FEED contractor.
• Provides all necessary input and support to project progress and reporting.

Key Activities

• Typically works on a large and / or complex FEED and / or detailed design project.
• Technically responsible for all engineering work and allocating, supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables.
• Capable of formulating resolutions to technically challenging and / or high profile issues with support from consultants and discipline Engineers and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management.
• Monitors the engineering progress, addresses shortfalls, develops recovery plans where required and ensures plans are implemented.
• Attends project review meetings and ensures that associated reports are compiled and distributed accordingly.
• Reviews the ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, prepares / reviews man‑hour estimates and provides input to project execution plan.
• Identifies a clear scope of work and supervises preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR).
• Responsible for planning / scheduling all engineering activities and manpower resource.
• Quantifies the total number of engineering deliverables, man‑hour allocation and format of delivery, and other requirements for execution of the work.
• Provides necessary regular project controls / reporting input to Project Management.
• Provides input to the project execution plan and coordination procedures for the project.
• Approves all engineering deliverables and ensures appropriate personnel in place to undertake competent checking across all disciplines.
• Provides assistance as and when required in the strategic procurement planning.
• Provides support to procurement for long lead items: approves Technical Requisitions, vendor documentation reviews and Technical Bid Evaluation to ensure design conformance.
• Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements to equipment selection / specifications within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
• Consults Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with Quality procedures, Project Quality plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
• Coordinates Internal and 3rd party audit requests and facilitates audit procedures of engineering systems within the department.
• Participates in and may lead multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary input and approval to close out of actions.
• Coordinates preparation and presentation of the final documentation in accordance with requirements of the Client acceptance certificates.
• Participates in a formal review of the project with relevant parties on completion, and identifies opportunities for learning and development.
• Participates in employee performance evaluations, establishes performance criteria, identifies employee strengths and weaknesses and recommends training and development requirements.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Direct Supervisor.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of what the general responsibilities will be, and that the job description may be subject to changes according to the requirements of the organisation. You will be expected to complete all tasks within the level of your skill and ability.

Requirements

Essential

• Significant related project engineering management experience working for Engineering / Client organisations.
• Experience of FEED / Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Broad knowledge of engineering discipline activities.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Ability to plan execution interfaces and takes corrective action with regards to engineering design.

Desirable

• Master's degree in engineering. Chartered Status preferred.
• Excellent Coordination skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Tactfulness in resolving issues.
• Proactive approach.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Achievement orientation.
• Crisis Responsiveness.
• Quality Consciousness.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mind.

Benefits

• The chance to make a difference!
• Competitive salary & discretionary bonus.
• Discretionary annual salary review.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month’s service.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work loan.
• Income Protection.
• Benefits HUB - discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Learning & Development opportunities.