Design Manager SCADA

Job Description

My client a leading contractor to the rail sector requires a Design Manager with a focus on SCADA to join them on a permanent basis at their Leicestershire location. As the Design Manager you will lead and direct the SISS engineering team, with a focus on delivering projects to both agreed timescales and budgeted cost. Whilst technical experience is in an important factor of the role, your ability to lead is what is mostimportant in this post.Your Responsibilities within the role

• Lead and manage all SCADA development and delivery activity.
• Communicate the business vision to direct reporting engineering staff.
• Plan, co-ordinate and manage SCADA engineering resources, people and facilities.
• Co-ordinate engineering staff recruitment, development and training to meet current and future business needs.
• Manage staff objective setting, work allocation, performance assessment, recognition and disciplinary procedures.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve business efficiency within the engineering team, including process improvement, outsourcing, resourcing and technology/design standardisation
• and re-use.
• Develop and maintain the standardised parts catalogue.
• Ensure the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools are applied throughout the engineering life cycle.
• Ensure products and projects are delivered in accordance with company Safety and Quality procedures and meet all applicable legislative, safety and customer requirements.
• Provide estimates for engineering projects and tenders regarding resources, plans, technology, risk and process.
• Monitor relevant technological developments and identify how such technologies may be utilized within the SCADA engineering team.
• Encourage creativity and innovation within the engineering team.
• Provide practical input for strategic technology decisions and support the preparation of Technology Roadmaps.
• Maintain and develop good relationships with internal and external customers, industry associations, suppliers, and Partners.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and encourage and assist persons working under their supervision similarly.

What Skills, Qualification and Experience do I need

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject area.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent status.
• An engineering background with previous management experience in a SCADA engineering environment.
• Proven success leading and motivating a team of professional engineers to effectively design and deliver complex systems.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant engineering processes at all stages of the engineering lifecycle.
• Prior experience in the use of requirements management tools.
• Proven experience in the use of defect tracking, version control and configuration management tools.
• Extensive experience of PLC and SCADA control system design and programming.
• Proven experience of integrating third party sub-systems into complete solutions.
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of process improvements to deliver increased efficiency, quality, and productivity in a relevant engineering environment.
• Proven experience of the process/practices of appraisal, performance management and professional development.
• Proven experience providing estimates for engineering projects and tenders regarding resources, plans, technology, risk and process.
• Strong business and financial understanding and appreciation of contractual, commercial and IPR issues associated with an engineering business.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and software, especially Microsoft Office and Project.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Full Driving licence.
• Previous experience of sub-contractor and supplier management desirable.
• Knowledge of data communication technologies and requirements, such as copper and optical comms, serial and ethernet comms, modems, network switches and routers, is desirable.
• Knowledge of BS7671 17th Edition wiring regulations desirable.

In return for your expertise, you will be given a competitive salary, which is further enhanced by an exceptional benefits scheme. My client has also embraced hybrid working, with 3 days a week typically required in the office. This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.