Senior Engineering Manager - MEICA

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Résumé du poste

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure seeks a Senior Engineering Manager (MEICA) to lead MEICA across a major infrastructure programme in the UK. You will provide strategic and technical leadership, strengthen governance and drive cross-discipline integration with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation as a key stakeholder.

You will shape engineering standards, develop future capability and deliver safe, compliant outcomes within a nationally significant framework, aligned with the organisation's goals

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience leading multidisciplinary MEICA engineering teams within complex infrastructure, construction or regulated environments.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with electrical, controls, instrumentation and automation understanding.
• Proven experience leading engineering governance, technical assurance and design management activities.
• Demonstrable success developing engineering capability through recruitment, competency management, mentoring and succession planning.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces across large-scale programmes or portfolios.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide clear technical leadership in complex environments.
• Experience working with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to achieve outcomes.

Responsabilités

• Lead and integrate MEICA engineering across the programme, aligning with project objectives, client requirements and business strategy.
• Act as the senior technical authority for mechanical engineering while overseeing electrical, instrumentation, control and automation disciplines.
• Support the Framework Head of Engineering in developing and implementing the engineering strategy for the programme.
• Champion engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Establish and maintain robust engineering governance, technical standards and assurance processes.
• Provide professional oversight to discipline engineering managers and project engineering teams.
• Ensure outputs comply with legislative, regulatory and client requirements.
• Lead technical reviews, approvals and escalation for complex engineering matters.
• Develop engineering capability through recruitment, mentoring and succession planning.

Connaissances

MEICA leadership

Engineering governance

Technical assurance

Capability development

Stakeholder management

Cross-discipline integration

Strategic leadership

Formation

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Professional registration towards Chartership or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Senior Engineering Manager (MEICA)
Scotland / Glasgow - UK
Talented people are the key to our success.
A rare opportunity has arisen to shape and lead the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) engineering capability across a major, long-term infrastructure programme.
As Senior Engineering Manager (MEICA), you will provide strategic and technical leadership across a growing portfolio of complex projects, strengthening engineering governance, technical assurance, competency management and cross-discipline integration. Operating as a key member of the Framework Engineering Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant and successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
This position offers the opportunity to influence programme-wide engineering standards, develop future engineering capability and leave a lasting legacy across a nationally significant infrastructure framework.
Role Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership

• Lead and integrate MEICA engineering across the programme, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client requirements and business strategy.
• Act as the senior technical authority for mechanical engineering while providing leadership and oversight across electrical, instrumentation, control and automation disciplines.
• Support the Framework Head of Engineering in developing and implementing the engineering strategy for the programme.
• Champion engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.
  

Governance & Technical Assurance

• Establish and maintain robust engineering governance, technical standards and assurance processes.
• Provide professional oversight to discipline engineering managers and project engineering teams.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with legislative, regulatory and client requirements.
• Lead technical reviews, approvals and escalation processes for complex engineering matters.
  

Capability & Competency Development

• Develop engineering capability through recruitment, succession planning, mentoring and professional development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain competency frameworks across MEICA disciplines.
• Support engineers in achieving professional qualifications and chartered status.
• Build and strengthen the engineering function to meet current and future programme requirements.
  

Design Integration & Coordination

• Coordinate technical interfaces across mechanical, electrical, control, automation, civil and construction disciplines.
• Oversee constructability, systems integration, testing, commissioning and handover requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in the resolution of complex engineering challenges.
• Ensure effective collaboration between design, construction and operational teams.
  

Stakeholder & Programme Management

• Build strong relationships with clients, framework partners, designers, contractors and supply chain organisations.
• Support engagement with technical assurance bodies, duty holders and specialist engineering advisors.
• Provide authoritative technical advice to senior stakeholders and programme leadership teams.
• Promote collaborative working and knowledge sharing across the programme.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive the development of technical standards, lessons learned and best practice initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering performance, efficiency and quality.
• Support innovation and adoption of new technologies and engineering solutions.
• Contribute to long-term engineering strategy and programme growth.
  

Essential Experience
Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Significant senior-level experience leading multidisciplinary MEICA engineering teams within complex infrastructure, construction or regulated environments.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with a sound understanding of electrical, controls, instrumentation and automation disciplines.
• Proven experience leading engineering governance, technical assurance and design management activities.
• Demonstrable success developing engineering capability through recruitment, competency management, mentoring and succession planning.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces across large-scale programmes or portfolios.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide clear technical leadership in complex environments.
• Experience working collaboratively with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
  

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of MEICA engineering principles and their application within major infrastructure projects.
• Thorough understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance, design management and competency management processes.
• Knowledge of systems integration, constructability, commissioning, testing, handover and asset lifecycle requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, engineering standards and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical safety requirements, duty holder responsibilities and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Knowledge of regulated and safety-critical environments.
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience within defence, nuclear, energy, water or similarly regulated infrastructure sectors.
• Experience leading MEICA engineering across major design-and-build programmes or portfolios.
• Practical experience managing duty holder interfaces and engineering assurance requirements.
• Experience integrating design, construction, testing, commissioning and operational handover activities.
• Experience developing engineering standards, lessons learned frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering organisations.
  

Qualifications
Essential

• HNC/HND, Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration working towards Chartership or equivalent professional recognition.
  

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IMechE, IET or equivalent.
• Strong capability in engineering management, design governance and technical assurance systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Experience working within Common Data Environments and engineering information management systems.
• Strong reporting, analytical and presentation skills.
  

What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
  

About The Nuclear Business Unit
We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.
Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Senior Engineering Manager (MEICA)
Scotland / Glasgow - UK
Talented people are the key to our success.
A rare opportunity has arisen to shape and lead the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) engineering capability across a major, long-term infrastructure programme.
As Senior Engineering Manager (MEICA), you will provide strategic and technical leadership across a growing portfolio of complex projects, strengthening engineering governance, technical assurance, competency management and cross-discipline integration. Operating as a key member of the Framework Engineering Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant and successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
This position offers the opportunity to influence programme-wide engineering standards, develop future engineering capability and leave a lasting legacy across a nationally significant infrastructure framework.
About The Nuclear Business Unit
We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.
Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.