Dron & Dickson group are specialists in integrated supply, installation and maintenance of harsh & hazardous electrical equipment and cable supply. Based at six UK locations, we provide Wholesale, distribution, specialist E&I inspection, maintenance and project services to all parts of the Offshore & Onshore Energy sector, Pharmaceutical, Marine and many other industries. Managed from our UK locations, our services operate within the UK, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Purpose: ‘Everyone Home Safe’ – An encapsulation of the right for everyone to return from work safely and promote their wellbeing; this applies to Dron & Dickson staff and all who come in to contact with our work activities. Our systems, processes and cultures coupled with our supply and services ensures people, plant and the environment are kept safe. The primary purpose of this role is to visualise, create and align an ongoing workable strategy for the achievement of the companys mission, vision and values by effectively leading the Engineering Projects team in all aspects of operational and people management. Promote employee wellbeing and innovation by cultivating an environment that encourages employees to develop, learn and boost strategic productivity whilst ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
Objective: The primary objective of this role is to identify and develop new opportunities to establish an engineering services position in England, build a delivery team and lead all appointed projects / contracts to achieve customer satisfaction and financial targets set in line with company strategy.
Our Culture & Values: Our Values aim to underpin and create a positive culture and working environment as well as set behavioural expectations. We are committed to investing in our workforce as we recognise people as our greatest asset. Contribution towards the company’s culture and core values are required as part of this role.
Our Value acronym AGILE represents qualities associated with being responsive, flexible and adaptable to change which collectively have been identified as key differentiators that offer us competitive advantage.
Reporting to: Engineering Services Director.
Direct Reports: Engineering Services (England) team.
Role Description:
The Engineering Services Manager (England) at Dron & Dickson will be responsible for establishing and leading a new engineering services team based in Hull. This role requires a technically experienced electrical engineer with expertise in hazardous areas with demonstrable experience in onshore worksite delivery. The manager will be responsible for both strategic and operational activities, including business development, project delivery, and team building. They will collaborate closely with the existing team in Aberdeen to deliver workscopes to clients and ensure the successful establishment of the Hull team. Strong leadership, project management, and collaboration skills are essential.
Strategic Leadership & Management Responsibilities:
* Build, lead, inspire and motivate the team into consistent performance improvement.
* Understand and support the company's mission, vision and values.
* Promote and proactively adhere to the companies core values, always.
* Support employees through appraisal, learning and development initiatives and completion of development plans.
* Align departmental goals, processes and resource allocation within the organisational strategy.
* Take responsibility for managing excellent performance results.
* Personal learning, development and KPI completion.
Role Responsibilities:
* Develop a sustainable portfolio of opportunities.
* Manage P&L account ensuring profitability in line with company strategy and budgets set.
* Preparation and delivery of annual budgets.
* Project manage the controlled delivery of work scopes via existing group resources in the interim between inception and development of a dedicated team.
* Identify the requirements for and build a team with competencies and behaviours appropriate to delivery requirements.
* Ensure that central technical authorities are involved in and consulted for scopes of work as appropriate.
* Ensure the team are accountable for work scopes.
* Analyse and understand the contractual terms & conditions and commercial requirements for each Project and ensure commercial risk is managed.
* Manage, plan, validate, and authorise all Engineering Services (England) Pre-Quals, ITTs, Project and Contract submissions, engineering deliverables, design installation and commissioning activities.
* Project manage site staff, agency and sub-contracted personnel to ensure effective delivery.
Project Planning
* Communicate regularly with the client/D&D planning/logistic departments on scope progress.
* Attend the daily/weekly client/D&D planning meetings.
* Ensure Dron & Dickson resources meet mobilisation requirements.
Project Management & Cost Controls
* Prepare budgets and cost time analysis as required.
* Planning and progress and financial management & reporting.
* Identify cost saving opportunities for Dron and Dickson and clients.
* Maintain communications with onshore/offshore internal/external teams.
* Monitor, analyse and communicate Key Performance Indicators attainment.
* Gather lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement.
Other
* Ad hoc duties as requested by management
* Travel may be necessary to ensure delivery of business needs.
* Social and business networking is expected.
HSEQ Responsibilities:
* Be fully aware of and adhere to the client/D&D Management Systems, regulations and strategies.
* Promote continuous improvement and development of the company’s systems and processes.
* Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
* Ensure all health and safety training is undertaken within the team.
* Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
Core Skills:
* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Creating an environment of trust, feedback and recognition.
* Finding creative and effective solutions for customers.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to ensure that staff are confident using their own initiative.
* Inspire others to achieve their full potential.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Computer literate.
* Articulate, dynamic, energetic and delivery focused.
* Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure.
* Ability to take responsibility for individual/ team learning and continuous improvement.
* Ability to represent Dron & Dickson in a positive and effective manner.
* Take responsibility for managing excellent performance results.
* Exceptional analytical skills, an ability to translate raw information into actionable strategies and initiatives.
* Presentation Skills.
Core Training & Competencies:
* Minimum Degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Degree or demonstrable experience of Engineering Project Management.
* Demonstrable experience with projects / modifications and inspection and maintenance programmes.
* Awareness / experience of COMPEX training and technical delivery.
* Experience of business to business client relationship building.
* Management & leadership training.
* IR35 experience / awareness / training.
Evaluation KPI’s (Proposed):
* Team Development: Successfully build and develop a competent engineering services England team within the first 12 months.
* Project Delivery: Achieve on-time and on-budget delivery of all assigned projects.
* Business Development: Secure new business opportunities and contracts worth a minimum of £1 million within the first year.
* Customer Satisfaction: Maintain a customer satisfaction rating of 90% or higher through effective project delivery and client engagement.
* Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with health and safety regulations and achieve zero reportable incidents.