Engineering Manager

Owen Daniels; Whitby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large global mining company based in Whitby is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function for the Woodsmith Project. The role involves ensuring efficient design delivery, overseeing safety principles, and collaborating with project managers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in engineering leadership roles on complex underground mining projects and will be registered with a recognized engineering institute. Competitive salary offered, with UK/global travel involved.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Involves UK/Global travel

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering leadership roles on major underground mining projects.
• Proven delivery of projects under EPCM and Owner’s Team frameworks.
• Track record with complex mining infrastructure engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function for the Woodsmith Project.
• Ensure efficient delivery of integrated design meeting project requirements.
• Oversee safety and health principles in engineering interactions.
• Collaborate to resolve technical challenges during the project.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent)

Registered with a recognised engineering institute

Job description

Engineering Manager

We are working with one of the largest leading global mining companies. Their world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world. They are looking for an Engineering Manager where you will lead, manage and co‑ordinate the engineering function for the Woodsmith Project.

Position Details

• Permanent
• Competitive Salary Dependent on Experience
• Whitby (Involves UK/Global Travel)

Job Description

• Ensure the efficient delivery of an integrated design which meets the specific standards and the Woodsmith Project’s functional requirements
• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Responsible for the oversight of multiple project design scopes of work, through the co‑ordination of activities relating to engineering, supply chain, construction and commissioning of the project.
• Manage scope, quality, cost and schedule associated with EPCM and SME engineering delivery.
• Work closely with engineering and construction partners to deliver and/or review/approve designs to meet the Project’s schedule and design requirements
• Create a purpose‑led, high‑performing culture within the discipline that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity.
• Identify reoccurring quality issues and communicate them to the chief inspector
• Assist in the 5Y quality procedure and produce root cause analysis of product failures.
• Collaborate with the Owners team project managers and EPCM to expediently resolve technical challenges during the design, execution and commissioning of the Project.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in engineering leadership roles, experience on major underground mining and process infrastructure engineering projects, with proven delivery of feasibility through execution under EPCM and Owner’s Team frameworks.
• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent).
• Registered with a recognised engineering institute as a professional / charted engineer.
• Proven track record with extensive experience, in large, complex underground mining projects.

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