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Engineering Managers

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Engineering Managers

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

Fun facts

  • 3610 Weekly Pay Before Tax
  • 94% full-time Full-Time Share
  • 9% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by engineering managers. A few are listed below:

  • 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

Specific occupations

  • Engineering Manager

Women in STEM

Lauren Wright

"You don’t have to be mathematically minded to pursue a career in STEM. You can learn to think scientifically or mathematically, no matter what your strengths or marks were at school."

Lauren Wright

Lieutenant Colonel, Engineer and Project Manager