Engineering & Projects Manager

Bekaert; Dundee; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head a multidisciplinary team delivering offshore and complex engineering projects. You will guide project execution, ensure governance, and drive innovation through R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, overseeing bids, and coordinating with customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in offshore or complex engineering systems.
• Proven track record in technical leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering and project teams, ensuring alignment with 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, risk management, and quality assurance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Offshore engineering experience

Communication

Education

Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team to deliver engineering excellence and successful project execution, while driving innovation through R&D initiatives.

• Provide technical leadership to engineers, project managers, and project engineers.
• Ensure resource planning for both technical and project execution teams in collaboration with Operations.
• 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.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in offshore or complex engineering systems (mooring background ideal).
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.