Engineering Manager - Power and Energy Solutions

slihrms; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom seeks an Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams across the UK and Europe, delivering complex projects from conception through delivery. You will collaborate with clients, guide colleagues, and uphold a culture of inclusion and high-quality delivery.

You will apply strong technical judgement, ensure safety and quality, and align resource planning with project objectives for successful, on-time outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical management role delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience in an EPCM environment is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary design delivery to meet client requirements.
• Ensure AtkinsRéalis' Quality Management processes are rigorously applied.
• Lead and coordinate design assurance processes to meet project outcomes.
• Support safe, responsible project delivery with risk management and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety management

Technical judgement

CDM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng/ IEng)

Tools

Project scheduling software

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Take our vision into the future Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.Here at AtkinsRéalis we are at the heart of delivering transformative projects that are lowering carbon emissions whilst achieving future energy security. Our Power and Energy Solutions Practice is actively involved in projects spanning energy storage (underground natural gas & hydrogen storage caverns), power and industrial assets, and transmission and distribution / Power Grids sector.Our business unit offers a stimulating variety of work, from feasibility studies, FEED through to detailed design, site surveys and design verification. We are currently delivering a portfolio of projects such as hydrogen production, gas and hydrogen storage, electrical transmission and distribution, battery storage and industrial decarbonisation projects.

Your role

We're looking for a versatile Engineering Manager able to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the UK and Europe. You'll collaborate closely with clients, guide talented colleagues, and contribute to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.As an Engineering Manager with us you will lead multi-disciplinary teams in the technical delivery of complex projects throughout the project lifecycle. You will build close relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support the Project Manager in ensuring that projects are safely delivered to programme, cost and to a high level of quality.

In this role you will:

• Build strong relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders, influencing with confidence and diplomacy.
• Ensure the design developed meets the client's technical requirements of the project
• Ensure AtkinsRéalis' Quality Management processes are rigorously applied to all aspects of the multi-disciplinary design
• Lead and co‑coordinate the requisite design assurance processes to meet the required project outcomes
• Ensure safety is a key consideration from early in the design development process
• Ensure the engineering delivery team has the required competency and experience, and sufficient resources and tools to meet the project objectives
• Provide technical leadership and decision making when design or delivery conflict arises
• Ensure design change is identified early and support the Project Manager in implementing the project change process by providing engineering input to the quantification of cost estimates and schedule updates
• Support safe, responsible project delivery, proactively managing risk. Identify and monitor project Health & Safety and Environmental risks and plan and implement any necessary risk mitigations.

About you

We welcome applicants from different backgrounds who bring curiosity, integrity and a commitment to high‑quality delivery. In addition to having strong communication and leadership skills, you will have experience in and be able to demonstrate a selection of the following attributes:

• Proven experience in a technical management role delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with recent experience of successfully delivering in an EPCM environment desired.
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering projects, in a highly regulated or energy related industry. (e.g. PowerGrids transmission and distribution, conventional power, oil and gas, chemicals, renewables or large-scale infrastructure).
• Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues and motivating diverse teams.
• Applying sound technical judgement to technical and delivery issues when they arise.
• Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to health, safety and risk management with an ability to clearly articulate key technical and project delivery and risks.
• An understanding of the role of Designer, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under CDM.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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