Engineering and Projects Manager

Bekaert Corporation; Dundee; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company is seeking an Engineering & Projects Manager in Dundee, Scotland. The role involves leading a diverse technical team, driving R&D initiatives, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in offshore systems and an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The company fosters innovation and inclusivity, promoting personal growth and risk-taking in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in offshore or complex engineering systems, preferably with a mooring background.
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to engineers and project managers.
• Champion continuous improvement and technical governance across all projects.
• Drive R&D projects to support innovation and future growth.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality assurance.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports.

Skills

Decisive and action-oriented

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to operate within a large corporate structure

Positive and results-driven

Strong English language skills

Education

Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Flintstone Technology is a dynamic engineering company based in Dundee, Scotland, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative permanent mooring solutions for the global energy sector. Since its founding in 2012, Flintstone has built a reputation for delivering high-performance solutions including hull and seabed connectors and tensioning systems.Now part of the Bekaert Group, Flintstone operates with the agility of a small team—currently around 16 employees—while benefiting from the backing of a global industrial leader. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in driving innovation and delivering excellence to clients worldwide.

Purpose and Mission

As the Engineering & Projects Manager at Flintstone Technology Ltd., you will play a pivotal role in steering a diverse technical team toward delivering engineering excellence and outstanding project outcomes. Your leadership will foster innovation, driving research and development initiatives that propel our technology capabilities forward and secure a competitive advantage in complex engineering environments.

• You Provide technical leadership to engineers, project managers, and project engineers.
• You Ensure resource planning for both technical and project execution teams in collaboration with Operations.
• You Champion continuous improvement and technical governance across all projects.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineering and project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

Oversee technical input for bids and project execution.

Drive R&D projects to support innovation and future growth.

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, technical risk management, and quality assurance.

Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and maintain strong relationships.

Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations, reports, and technical documentation.

Skills

Decisive and action-oriented, with ability to streamline decision-making and maintain focus on priorities.

Strong communication skills: able to explain decisions clearly and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Excellent organizational, reporting, and presentation skills.

Ability to operate effectively within a large corporate structure.

Positive, pragmatic, and results-driven.

Able to inspire both creative and operational teams.

Excellent listener and communicator with strong English language skills.

Builds trust and motivates teams through clear messaging and consistent actions.

Previous Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in offshore or complex engineering systems (mooring background ideal).

Proven track record in technical leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications and Education

Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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