Engineering Manager

Objective of the role 

As an Engineering Manager, you play a pivotal leadership role in managing and developing the engineering department. Your responsibilities encompass building a high performing teams, overseeing and developing people, projects, sales opportunities, quality control, while fostering collaboration across teams. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and technical excellence, you ensure that the department operates effectively and upholds TWD’s values of ownership and accountability. 

Your role involves optimizing work planning and project execution to ensure smooth operations and successful project delivery. You actively drive business growth by identifying and capitalizing on sales and project opportunities. A key aspect of your leadership is developing and mentoring Lead Engineers and team members, equipping them with the skills and support needed to thrive. 

Maintaining high-quality standards in engineering and project management is a critical responsibility, ensuring that all deliverables meet industry and client expectations. Additionally, you define and implement education and recruitment strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, you contribute to building a strong, engaged, and high-performing engineering team. 

Responsibilities  

Group Management 

-Translate corporate strategy into the engineering group’s strategy. 

-Define and maintain a clear group organogram. 

-Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs). 

-Manage the well-being and motivation of team members. 

-Oversee financial and legal topics relevant to the group. 

-Ensure clear communication of key decisions and information. 

-Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the department. 

-Report group status to the Management Team. 

-Continuously evaluate and improve group performance. 

Quality Management 

-Develop and refine quality systems in collaboration with the quality group. 

-Identify smarter methods to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness. 

-Advise and support Lead Engineers and Project Engineers on technical challenges. 

Project Management 

-Provide guidance and support to Lead Engineers in all aspects of project management. 

-Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 

Sales & Business Development 

-Identify and communicate sales and business development opportunities. 

-Convert opportunities into tangible projects. 

-Monitor client satisfaction and maintain strong client relationships. 

-Oversee workload availability and proactively address gaps. 

-Collaborate with the Sales team and other groups to allocate projects and resources. 

-Maintain regular contact with existing clients and explore new business opportunities. 

-Review and support the preparation of quotations and proposals. 

Supervision & Development of Lead Engineers 

-Support the growth and professional development of Lead Engineers. 

-Provide mentorship, feedback, and training opportunities. 

-Ensure clear career paths and progression opportunities.  

-Act as a role model by demonstrating ownership and accountability. 

-Motivate and inspire the engineering team to achieve excellence. 

-Promote an innovative and problem-solving mindset. 

Education and Training 

-Define and execute a structured education and training plan for engineers, in alignment with Technical Advisors and Principle Advisors. 

-Align training initiatives with business needs and industry developments. 

-Promote a learning culture within the organization. 

Collaboration & Teamwork 

-Foster a culture of collaboration and cooperation between different engineering groups. 

-Ensure effective teamwork and cross-functional alignment. 

Personal Development 

-Continuously develop leadership and technical skills. 

-Stay updated with industry trends and advancements. 

-Seek feedback and actively work on self-improvement. 

Qualifications (education and technical knowledge/expertise) 

Technical Skills: 

-Strong engineering background. 

-Expertise in project management principles and methodologies. 

-Knowledge of quality management systems and process improvement. 

-Experience with business development within an engineering environment. 

-Financial and legal understanding relevant to engineering projects. 

Competences & Professional Abilities 

• Leadership:  

  -The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving goals while fostering an environment of growth, learning, and collaboration.  

  -Leading by example and instilling a sense of ownership and accountability is crucial. 

  -Ability to align teams with clear, open, and effective communication, sharing expectations, collaborating with stakeholders, and understandably conveying complex ideas. 

  -Active listening, providing constructive feedback. 

  -Ability to build trust by understanding and responding to the needs, concerns, and motivations of others with empathy.  

  -The ability to nurture the development of team members by mentoring, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for learning, helping them build confidence and skills. 

  -Understanding and respecting cultural differences, and adapting leadership styles to meet the needs of diverse groups, will help ensure cohesion and successful collaboration. 

• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:  

  -Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and create innovative solutions. This includes making informed decisions quickly and leading teams through problem-solving processes. 

  -Ability to adapt to changes in project scope in a constant evoving engineering field, adjust strategies in response to challenges or shifting business priorities. 

  -Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy, fairness, and tact. Manage and resolve (potential) conflicts, whether within teams or with external stakeholders.  

  -Resilience; staying motivated and keeping the team focused during pick activity. 

• Delegation and Prioritization: 

  -Ability to effectively manage time, juggling multiple priorities, while making sure that high-impact tasks are completed first.  

  -Ability to assign responsibilities and authority to the right team members, taking their interests, ambitions, development, and competency into account. Following up on delegated tasks. 

• Decision-Making:  

  -The ability to make sound, data-driven decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term objectives. This involves being decisive under pressure and taking responsibility for outcomes. 

• Visionary Thinking:  

  -Seeing the big picture and aligning the engineering department’s goals with the organization’s broader strategy. The ability to think ahead, drive innovation, and help guide the team towards future success. 

TWD – A Fun Challenge to Be Part Of
At TWD, we love to create construction methods and design installation equipment. We achieve creative, simple, and efficient solutions through dedicated teamwork. Thanks to our core values – Fun, Development, and Happy Clients – we grow at a rapid pace with over 300 talented people in five locations: Rotterdam, London, Athens, Taipei, and Perth.

Every day we contribute to the energy transition and key infrastructure projects worldwide. We do this by offering innovative design solutions to our clients, mainly in the offshore wind and heavy civils industry.

Why You Will Love Working at TWD
TWD offers a collaborative and supportive working environment that will stimulate you to take the lead in your professional and personal development. Our people describe TWD's culture as open, no-nonsense, diverse, and informal - valuing your ideas and contributions.

Working at TWD includes:

• 8% holiday allowance per year

• Collective pension

• Monthly travel allowance

• 25 holidays per year and compensation for overtime

• A free healthy and sustainable lunch buffet prepared daily in our Lunchroom

• An exciting company trip each year where TWD offices come together

• Friday afternoon drinks and special TWD events such as sports events, pub quizzes, ladies’ night, and various social gatherings

Join Our Team!
Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are happy to meet you! Submit your CV and motivation letter through the apply button. We will get in touch with you within one working week.

At TWD, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We continuously work on enhancing our recruitment process, ensuring fairness and inclusiveness at every step.