Engineering Innovation Manager

Engineering Innovation Manager

We are a leading innovation and engineering technologies business. We combine engineering excellence with hands-on field experience to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient infrastructure solutions. Join a dynamic, multinational group focused on shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking R&D, collaborative engineering, and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership across our engineering and R&D project portfolio. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through prototyping, validation, and commercialisation to successful implementation. This role places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, financial performance, and operational excellence, helping us maintain a reputation as an industry-leading innovator.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance
• Lead the Engineering Projects & Innovation team, aligning activities with strategic and operational goals.
• Contribute to planning and decision-making building a high-performing, future-ready team.
• Establish structured project governance covering the full lifecycle; prepare and present performance, budget, and technical updates to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability across engineering activities.

Engineering Project Development & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end delivery of R&D and engineering projects from concept to commercialisation, ensuring technical integrity, on-time delivery, and budget control.
• Plan and oversee design, testing, validation, and implementation activities; coordinate cross-functional inputs from Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Commercial.
• Implement consistent project management and engineering standards to drive predictability, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication, alignment, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure projects achieve defined outcomes in performance, safety, and quality.

Innovation & Technology Commercialisation

• Foster a culture of innovation; drive applied research and continuous improvement.
• Identify and develop emerging technologies, materials, and processes to advance our products.
• Collaborate with group companies, suppliers, and research facilities on joint development and testing.
• Oversee prototype fabrication, trials, and evaluations aimed at improving operational performance and reducing installation costs.
• Support IP capture and protection of developed innovations.

Operational, QSE & Risk Management

• stablish and maintain best-practice project management methodologies.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocations; identify and mitigate technical, operational, and commercial risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and system utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, legislative, and client requirements.
• Champion safety, quality, and environmental responsibility across engineering operations.
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions; promote proactive health, safety, and environmental practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
• Experience in engineering project management, product development, or R&D within manufacturing, infrastructure, or industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex project lifecycles.
• Strong governance, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency with project management software and engineering documentation systems.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering Management, Project Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience with digital engineering platforms or innovation management systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead high-impact R&D and deployment programs
• Collaborative, safety-first work environment
• Career development and progression within a global innovator

How to Apply

If you're a strategic, hands-on engineering leader with a track record of delivering complex projects from concept to commercialisation, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and why you're excited about our engineering and innovation agenda. Email:  or mobile

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