Engineering manager

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Job Title: Technical Support Manager/Engineering Manager

Contract: 6-month Contract to be extended

Location: Warwick - Hybrid (Once a week in the office, with occasional travel expenses covered)

Rate: £700 inside umbrella

Are you a chartered engineer with a passion for driving engineering excellence in the world of Operational Technology? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Technical Support Manager! In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting Security projects at operational gas sites, ensuring seamless project delivery and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

As a Technical Support Manager, you will:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts to deliver high-quality support across various engineering disciplines, including electrical, instrumentation, cyber, and networking.
• Report directly to the Senior Leadership team on engineering risks and issues related to the OT cyber programme.
• Serve as the single technical point of contact for all technical issues, ensuring clear communication and resolution.
• Participate in working groups to refine policies, procedures, and specifications, while driving cost reductions and continuous improvement.
• Manage escalated Technical Queries and Deviations, ensuring compliance with Principal Designer obligations.
• Provide expert guidance during contract works, tendering, and award activities.
• Facilitate Designer & Design Coordinator forums to promote consistent application of engineering processes.
• Support the development of Works Information packs in collaboration with Asset and Project Delivery teams.
• Ensure 'Safety by Design' and CDM considerations are integral to all project stages.

Who You Are:

We are seeking candidates who possess:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Instrumentation, Engineering, or Cyber) and are a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council.
• A thorough understanding of Operational Technology, including experience with gas transmission systems.
• Strong engineering knowledge related to electrical, instrumentation, and cyber engineering, along with familiarity with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• A commitment to personal and process safety, with the ability to build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.

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