Engineering Manager - Mechanical And Ele

SIGMAR RECRUITMENT

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The Job: You will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of the Mechanical and Electrical capital investment programme. The role will also include responsibility for Fleet Management. The Head of M&E is a senior management role and the role holder will work closely with the Director of Technical Services to ensure the delivery of corporate and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Working to the Director of Technical Services, the Head of M&E will have management responsibility for M&E staff based in various geographical locations throughout Ireland. The role holder will manage the various activities of the M&E section, including; M&E design functions, plant and vehicle maintenance, both planned and reactive, fleet management, the procurement of heavy plant and road going fleet. Plan and coordinate the delivery of strategic objectives in line with the organisational Corporate and Business Plan objectives. Develop and manage budgets as allocated to deliver strategic services ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement and corporate governance. Effectively manage resources; financial, physical and human, taking account of WI policies and procedures, ensuring that allocated budgets and procurements are compliant with Waterways Irelands financial guidelines, reporting on progress and spend as and when required. Work closely with Regional Managers and Operations Staff to provide cost effective Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design solutions to support business objectives. Work closely with Regional Managers and Operations Staff in planning and delivering an effective and efficient maintenance programme for all fixed plant, heavy plant, marine vessels and road going fleet. Manage the design and delivery of the M&E capital investment programme within budget in a timely and cost effective manner. Review and develop the Fleet Management System and associated processes in order to inform strategies' in support of the capital fleet and plant investment programme and also ensure compliance with statutory maintenance requirements. Develop Frameworks and Service Level Agreements to assist with the management and maintenance of fixed plant, large plant, marine plant and road going fleet. Adopt a proactive approach in relation to Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with machinery directives in order to meet statutory compliance obligations regarding plant and equipment. Develop Frameworks to manage the commissioning and delivery of design work by outside consultants / contractors. Effectively manage human resources, developing skills and knowledge sets within the team to meet business objectives, and setting key performance indicators for deliverables aligned with the Corporate and Business Plan objectives. Manage the design of effective M&E solutions to engineering problems on the waterways, whilst ensuring the conservation of built heritage and environmental designations of the inland waterways. Background/Experience: Possess a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering related discipline. Be a Chartered Mechanical or Electrical member of one of the following Engineering Institution's MIEI, MIMechE or MIEE. Have a minimum of 5 years recent Senior Management experience in the management of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering projects, working with heavy construction plant, road fleet and/or marine equipment. Hold a current driving licence and / or possess access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland and ensure that the person can supervise works spread over a wide area. Essential: Candidates must: Have a proven record track record in managing budgets for large scale capital projects, including the maintenance of fixed plant, large plant, marine plant and road going plant. Demonstrate experience of managing large complex budgets and procurements relating to plant and equipment. Have technical expertise and an understanding of emerging technologies /standards/engineering requirements, legislative requirements, National and European policies and directives. Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the delivery of key policy objectives, and necessary vision and capacity for innovative thinking. Have the capacity to negotiate on sensitive and complex issues, internally and externally. For more information, please contact Emma on 091 455 307. Following your application for this specific role, Sigmar may contact you regarding other positions that we feel you may be suitable for. If you do not wish to be contacted about other opportunities please let us know. For further information please refer to the Privacy Statement on our website.

1401 days ago