Engineering & Projects Manager

Bekaert Group

Dundee, United Kingdom

Purpose and Mission

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team to deliver engineering excellence and successful project execution, while driving innovation through R&D initiatives.

Provide technical leadership to engineers, project managers, and project engineers;
Ensure resource planning for both technical and project execution teams in collaboration with Operations;
Champion continuous improvement and technical governance across all projects.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineering and project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards;
Oversee technical input for bids and project execution;
Drive R&D projects to support innovation and future growth;
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, technical risk management, and quality assurance;
Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and maintain strong relationships;
Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations, reports, and technical documentation.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in offshore or complex engineering systems (mooring background ideal);
Proven track record in technical leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Knowledge

Decisive and action-oriented, with ability to streamline decision-making and maintain focus on priorities;
Strong communication skills: able to explain decisions clearly and engage stakeholders at all levels;
Excellent organizational, reporting, and presentation skills;
Ability to operate effectively within a large corporate structure.