Engineering Manager

Lead an experienced engineering team delivering complex automation and control system projects for a global technology organisation.
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a 6 month contract to lead a team of approximately 10–15 engineers and designers, overseeing engineering delivery, resource planning, technical quality and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Plan resources across multiple projects and customer requirements.
• Oversee engineering quality, schedules, costs and technical delivery.
• Support bids, tenders and customer technical discussions.
• Manage technical risks, project issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Project Management, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Oversee engineering support through design, FAT, testing and commissioning.
• Monitor team performance, utilisation and financial targets.

About You:

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Control Systems or related Engineering.
• 5-10+ years' engineering experience within DCS, automation, control systems or industrial engineering.
• Previous engineering team leadership or people management experience.
• Strong project delivery, resource planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused with strong commercial and technical awareness.
• Experience with major DCS or industrial automation platforms highly regarded.
• Chartered Engineer / RPEQ advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager, Controls/Automation Manager or experienced Engineering Team Lead looking to lead a highly skilled technical team within a global engineering organisation.

Apply now or reach out at [email protected]

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.