Electrical & Instrument Discipline Manager

Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is currently recruiting for a Electrical and Instrumentation Discipline Manager to support our EMEA Systems Integration business. This is a new position as part of our continued growth plans.

The Discipline Manager will be required to manage a team of Discipline Team Leads and their direct reports to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the Electrical and Instrument department. The overall size of the department is expected to be 30+ Engineers / Designers of varying levels.

You will be responsible for functional management and development of discipline engineering resources and governance of discipline practices and procedures. Acting as a discipline subject matter expert to support and drive engineering excellence across wider organisation. 

Leading by example is a prerequisite, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, role modelling commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour and creating an inclusive work environment.

This is a hybrid role that can be based anywhere in the UK, mobility and travel to customer sites and face to face meetings with colleagues will be expected.

Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Qualifications:

ISCED Level 6 / Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 / Masters (preferred) degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience

Chartership with relevant professional body / Professional Engineer License or equivalent is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Extensive broad and deep experience of engineering delivery in one or more relevant industry sectors

Expert level experience and understanding of discipline engineering tools and processes

Broad understanding of the business drivers for relevant industry sector clients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders

Able to attract top talent to meet current and future business needs

Experienced in developing talent using coaching, mentoring and formal performance processes

Personal attributes:

Strategic thinker

Strong problem-solving

Ability to work effectively across a diverse multicultural community

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and create trust with seniors and peer group

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Insightful coach, able to skilfully deliver developmental feedback

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