Engineering Manager - Electrical Control and Instrumentation

Balfour; Redcar; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Redcar is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager - Electrical Control and Instrumentation. The role involves leading engineering teams for the Net Zero Teesside project, focusing on strategic planning and execution. Candidates should have a strong engineering background with at least 5 years of experience, and excellent leadership and communication skills are essential. The position offers attractive benefits including medical coverage and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Medical health cover

Company car/car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience.
• Proven management and technical skills.
• Skilled in management of design development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in engineering management of multi-discipline projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute strategies for project completion.
• Provide clear instructions to engineering teams.
• Manage internal and external engineers.
• Create engineering strategy documents.
• Guide planning and technical inputs for project.

Skills

Engineering management

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Chartered status in engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager - Electrical Control and Instrumentation

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About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager - Electrical Control and Instrumentation to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing strategies for completing projects on time;
• Determining the need for training and talent development;
• Providing clear and concise instructions to engineering teams;
• Support delivery of true value proposition to the customer, aligned with strategy, in pursuit of contractual KPIs through all EPC phases;
• Represent BB as Civil Engineering discipline point of contact for NZT project and liaise with relevant stakeholders to organise attendance at appropriate client‑facing meetings and workshops;
• Lead and present on Engineering matters at collaborative workshops to provide Lean, Expert, Trusted and Safe solutions;
• Manage internal and external engineers to oversee the compilation of Engineering work packs in good time, and within budget including appropriate risk management and mitigation;
• Ensure the scope of the project is fully understood;
• Create engineering strategy documents for projects including design engineering plans and design quality plans;
• Ensure documentation and associated work packs are complete and buildable;
• Identify and manage Modern Methods of Construction solutions including PPMOF & DfMA;
• Guide contractual positioning, planning, programme assurance and technical inputs during all EPC stages of NZT project.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in the engineering field;
• A minimum 5 years’ engineering experience;
• Proven management and technical skills;
• A relevant professional qualification or membership, in the field of Civil/mechanical and/or electrical engineering; ideally the individual will have attained chartered status in their field;
• A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with an ambition to enhance BB’s value proposition;
• Skilled in the management of design development and reviews;
• Ability to act as customer liaison, to ensure that the engineering solutions achieve the project requirements;
• Strong leadership and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with a variety of partners, under time pressure;
• Adept at forming effective teams under tight time constraints incorporating a wide range of competencies and expertise from both within and outside wider BB business;
• The ability to command the respect and attention from the customer by proving detailed knowledge and understanding of engineering issues, progress blockers and clear solutions to problems;
• Excellent communication skills, speaking succinctly to direct reports, peers and senior leadership teams;
• Extensive experience in engineering management of multi‑discipline projects within regulated industries;
• Comfortable with delegating and proactively supporting the development of others, to nourish a high‑performing team.

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Medical health cover;
• Company car/car allowance;
• Discretionary annual bonus;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme” and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction