Engineering Manager

o support our growing business, Magdalene are looking to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to manage our technical engineering resource: Project Engineers (PEs) working across a range of projects for our customer, National Grid and create clear linkages between delivery and Design teams to ensure design is full aligned to delivery milestones and is compliant at all times.
Who are we?
Magdaleneoperates as a Telecommunication Infrastructure Services Companyand ispart of the Telecom Division of M Group Services.Covering the full network lifecycle, we deliverManaged Services and Projects for both fixed and mobile infrastructure networks across the operator and utility markets.
What will you be doing?
Reporting into the Head of Projects, you willbe responsible for the safety, quality, performance and leadership of a team of multi-skilledproject engineers, with clear line of site between delivery and design outputs that are delivered on time, in line with National Grid Compliance and process. You will also provide leadership to sub-contract design and Project engineering whilst ensuring compliance to CDM 2015 under Principle Contractor/Designer obligations.
Whatwill your key responsibilities be?
Managing the day to day operations of the Project Engineers (PEs) and driving their delivery to ensure project milestones are met and work is carried out to the correct quality, health and safety standards and within budget
Working in very close co-operation with the Magdalene Senior / Project Managers to ensure the latest project priorities are understood and resource is aligned appropriately
Ensuring the PEs have the right skills, equipment and training to support the wide variety of customer projects, upskilling, mentoring and coaching as appropriate where skills/competency gaps exist
Ensuring the required levels of resource is available to meet project commitments, including recruiting or sourcing external resource if required in both design and Project engineering.
Establishing and maintaining relationships both internally within Magdalene as well as within the customer
What competencies are we looking for?
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate well at all levels internally and externally, both verbally and in writing.
Experience of working in either telecoms or other utility industries
A good technical knowledge.
Be self-managing and able to set clear personal priorities
Experience of Leading an engineering team
Flexible attitude to support changing business objectives in a fast-paced environment
A good appreciation of Project Management principles including projecting planning/scheduling and budgetary management
About The Company
Why choose us?
We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
4% matched pension scheme
2 x salary life assurance
Access to our staff discount portal
Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Recruitment referral scheme
Payroll giving
Salary finance scheme
Inclusiveness
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.
As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme , we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian Job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses / partners.
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