Electrical - Automation & Instrumentation Department Manager

Overview

PM Group are now seeking an experienced EIA Department Manager to lead the Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation (EIA) Department within the Benelux Business Unit.

The role is responsible for the department's technical excellence, operational performance, people development, and commercial success, ensuring the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects and the continued growth of the EIA business.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Department Manager is responsible for the management and development of the A&I department. This is a part-time role and is undertaken in conjunction with another management, design or project execution role.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Management

· Provide strategic and operational leadership for the EIA Department.

· Lead resource planning, recruitment, succession planning, and capability development.

· Drive a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Ensure compliance with PM Group standards, procedures, and Quality Management System (QMS).

Commercial & Business Development

· Manage departmental performance, utilization targets.

· Develop and maintain key client relationships.

· Identify and support new business opportunities and growth initiatives.

· Contribute to proposals, fee estimates and commercial reviews.

Project & Technical Leadership

· Provide technical leadership and governance across Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation disciplines.

· Oversee the successful delivery of projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

· Support multidisciplinary project execution and act as a senior escalation point for technical challenges.

· Promote engineering excellence, standardization, and innovation.

People Leadership

· Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams.

· Conduct performance reviews, development planning, and succession planning.

· Drive employee engagement, accountability, and talent retention.

· Build and maintain a high-performing and collaborative department.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 15 years' experience in Electrical Engineering within a consulting, EPCM, or engineering environment.Proven experience in a Department Manager, Discipline Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, resources, and project delivery.Strong commercial, client management, and business development experience.Good understanding of Instrumentation, Automation, and Building Management Systems (BMS).Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.