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Senior Control Systems Engineer

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 2 months ago

  • Sector: Renewables
  • Contact: Laura Smith
  • Contact Email: lsmith@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 22 July 2024
  • Expiry Date: 22 August 2024
  • Job Ref: V-174189

NRL are proud to be partnering with a leading producer of vessels, equipment and full services for the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries.

This is a permanent opportunity to join the dynamic team and contribute to the various global challenges that have a major impact on the maritime industry.


Job Summary:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Engineer is responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of Engineering projects.



Outline and Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership and provide technical leadership of a team of Engineers in the successful delivery of projects, within the specified time, budget, to the specification and the required quality standards (Senior Engineers may be assigned to multiple projects at any one time)

  • Leading the day to day Engineering tasks / deliverables of the Engineering team as the design authority, this could be associated with sales or project work

  • Provide supervision to a team of Engineers including coaching, mentoring, providing direction and intervention when required

  • Ensure that design practices / guidelines are followed and provide input into continuous improvement activities, promoting a delivery focussed culture

  • Ensure that the Engineering team clearly understand their responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle (concept through to installation), taking ownership to make key decisions, call reviews when required and check / approve design documentation within the design team

  • Promote ownership to the Engineering team, ensuring there is a focus on delivery, commitment to hitting deadlines and working as efficiently as possible

  • Any other duties as directed by your line manager or a director of the company


This role may involve national and international travel.


About You:

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively



Experience and Qualifications:

  • Engineering design and development experience , demonstrated over 8 years + in a relevant environment

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject

  • Desirably, be a Member/Fellow of recognised Engineering body (e.g. IMechE) with Chartered Engineer status.


If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV or call NRL for more information.

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