Engineering Managers

Engineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.

What the job involves

• Determining, implementing and monitoring engineering strategies, policies and plans

• Interpreting plans, drawings and specifications, and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements

• Establishing project schedules and budgets

• Ensuring conformity with specifications and plans, and with laws, regulations and safety standards

• Ensuring engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed

• Overseeing maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency

• Liaising with marketing, research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design

• May contribute to research and development projects