Engineering & Technologies Manager/Director

Role: Engineering & Technologies Manager/Director

Required by: Immediate

Area: Engineering & Technologies

Location: Navan, Co. Meath (Options to work in Galway or Cork also)

Duration: Permanent following 6-month probationary period or extension thereof

Salary: Competitive

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Affinity Water and Northern Ireland Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 450+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The Role:

This role is for an Engineering & Technologies Manager, however depending on years of experience and seniority this may be a director-level position. In any case, this is a senior role and as Engineering & Technologies Manager, you will have P&L and strategic responsibility for Glanua Group Engineering & Technologies division and will develop market-leading products and innovations for the water and wastewater industry. You will lead a team to take concept designs for water and wastewater products bringing these through the design process, into manufacturing and testing.

You will work in a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. In this role, you will provide leadership in the implementation of a manufacturing and technologies strategy including offsite manufacturing and assembly, technologies, innovation, OEM agreements and channel partnerships.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Engineering & Technologies (E&T) Manager are outlined as follows:

• The E&T Manager will be required to implement and monitor the progress of the Glanua Engineering and Technology strategy.
• Lead by example on matters of Health, Safety, Quality, Environment & Wellbeing. Conduct senior leadership visits to sites and safety interventions.
• Adopt and promote the Groups Sustainability and Net Zero carbon targets and that of respective Clients.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for business unit and report monthly on performance against budget/forecast.
• Assist in the compilation of the yearly budgets.
• Resource the business unit adequately to deliver successfully for our customers.
• Manage the client and other stakeholders’ expectations.
• Building strong working relationships with clients
• As a client focused business, ensuring regular liaison with our clients to ensure that their expectations are being met and exceeded.
• Make strategic decisions in accordance with Business Plan Objectives and provide the necessary leadership and direction for teams of managers to implement those decisions.
• Drive accountability in the project delivery teams by defining clear roles and responsibilities for direct reports.
• Adopt and support the use of the Groups Digital Delivery tools, common data environment and applications and ensure these are used within each respective project. Provide feedback on areas for improvement.
• Ensure staff allocation necessary to efficiently deliver turnover.
• Continually review key performance indicators (KPI's) and benchmarks.
• Drive growth plans for all Engineering and Technologies BU to maximise revenue opportunities and streams.
• Oversee the manufacturing capability in terms of staff, material and production to drive performance, efficiency and quality standards in line with business objectives and goals.
• Scaling up the production facility and operation as future growth levels demand.
• Expand, develop and diversify manufacturing facility to ensure resilience and continuity of work.
• Anticipate risk and manage opportunities.
• Keep appraised of latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Provide input to business functions and operations in shaping and implementing efficiencies and improvements.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Engineering & Technologies Manager are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a similar role in the water and wastewater industry.
• Experienced in the management of a business unit P&L and monthly reporting of business unit performance.
• Ability to liaise directly with customers as Glanua representative on products, technology, innovations and bespoke engineered products.
• Minimum of a Level 8 Degree in a relevant Engineering Qualification.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project. Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project.
• Strong communications skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full Driving License.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
• Incentivisation benefits.
• Healthcare and pension after probation period.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.