Electrical & Instrument Discipline Manager

TN United Kingdom; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Discipline Manager to lead a dynamic team in Woking. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage engineering resources while driving excellence and fostering an inclusive work environment. You will play a crucial role in developing talent and ensuring high standards of engineering delivery across various sectors. If you are a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for coaching, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartership with a professional body is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Discipline Team Leads and their direct reports.
• Drive engineering excellence and governance of practices.

Skills

Engineering Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Discipline Engineering Tools

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Electrical & Instrument Discipline Manager, Woking

Client: Wood

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bcc37afb8247

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is currently recruiting for an Electrical and Instrumentation Discipline Manager to support our EMEA Systems Integration business. This is a new position as part of our continued growth plans.

The Discipline Manager will be required to manage a team of Discipline Team Leads and their direct reports to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the Electrical and Instrument department. The overall size of the department is expected to be 30+ Engineers / Designers of varying levels.

You will be responsible for the functional management and development of discipline engineering resources and governance of discipline practices and procedures. Acting as a discipline subject matter expert to support and drive engineering excellence across the wider organisation.

Leading by example is a prerequisite, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, role modelling commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, and creating an inclusive work environment.

This is a hybrid role that can be based anywhere in the UK; mobility and travel to customer sites and face-to-face meetings with colleagues will be expected.

Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Qualifications:

• ISCED Level 6 / Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 / Masters (preferred) degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Chartership with relevant professional body / Professional Engineer License or equivalent is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Extensive broad and deep experience of engineering delivery in one or more relevant industry sectors
• Expert level experience and understanding of discipline engineering tools and processes
• Broad understanding of the business drivers for relevant industry sector clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Able to attract top talent to meet current and future business needs
• Experienced in developing talent using coaching, mentoring and formal performance processes

Personal attributes:

• Strategic thinker
• Strong problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively across a diverse multicultural community
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally and create trust with seniors and peer groups
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Insightful coach, able to skilfully deliver developmental feedback