Engineering manager

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager who enjoys guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams within complex industrial and energy projects. This role is focused on collaboration, coordination, and supporting people to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a practical and sustainable way.
You will work closely with engineers, contractors, project teams, and external partners to help create a structured, supportive, and efficient engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support engineering activities across multiple project phases.
• Guide and coach engineering teams while fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Monitor engineering progress, planning, quality, and technical consistency.
• Work closely with project stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to align technical activities.
• Review technical deliverables and support teams in finding practical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Help maintain engineering standards, project procedures, and technical quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned within standardized project concepts.
• Support interface management between engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.

Profile

• MSc or BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within industrial, energy, process, or engineering project environments.
• Comfortable leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative way.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to balance technical detail and project coordination.
• Familiar with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SolidWorks, Aspen Plus, MATLAB, or similar software.
• Understanding of engineering standards, quality procedures, and project workflows.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and people-focused engineering environment.
• A permanent contract 
• Opportunity to work on innovative industrial and sustainability-driven projects.
• Space for personal development, coaching, and professional growth.
• Flexible working environment with a healthy balance between leadership and hands-on involvement.
• Competitive employment conditions and international project exposure.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.