- A higher degree or professional qualification in a related scientific or engineering discipline with a large element of relevant knowledge of and experience in a key technical area for the P&IA business.
- Alternatively, significant relevant knowledge and experience of a key technical area for the P&IA business.
- Demonstrable ability to develop new opportunities for P&IA.
- Previous similar experience of supervising workload and staff.
- Proven ability to always interact with clients and colleagues at all levels in a professional manner.
- Communication skills to lead, motivate and develop client relationships and coordinate work, with the ability to adapt communication style to audience.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Willing to be "hands on" working at all levels.
- A positive attitude.
- Good problem identification and solving skills.
- Highly proficient in computer programs such as MS Office.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Undertake project management responsibility for a variety of failure investigation projects.
- Prepare estimates and proposals for negotiations with client companies, suppliers and others. Develop project plans, determining priorities and supervising project staff (where applicable).
- "Hands-on" preparation and examination of samples and components submitted to the Failure Investigation group laboratory, using various metallurgical and microscopy methodologies.
- Analyze and interpret metallurgical, microscopic, and analytical information pertinent to the progress of assignments and the preparation of client reports.
- Produce clear and concise technical reports and answer client queries on those reports in a satisfactory and professional manner.
- The role requires confidence and the ability to give technical presentations to forums, seminars, conferences etc, and to Intertek CAPCIS clients and potential customers as the need arises.
- Manage project budgets, time allocation and billing of assigned projects, resolving any issues arising that could impact profitability and/or client expectations.
- Actively seek to generate additional business for the FI Team, or other teams within Intertek CAPCIS, as opportunity arises.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
Senior Engineer Failure Investigation - Lancashire, United Kingdom - Intertek
Description
ABOUT YOU
Joining our experienced team of Failure Investigation engineers based within our business at Trafford Park, Manchester, the candidate will be looking to grow their career through managing consultancy and project opportunities. The role will be mix of a technical consultancy and failure investigation work and may involve interaction on projects with the wider Corrosion Consultancy and Integrity team as well as and field work opportunities.
The role would ideally suit candidates already conducting failure investigations and consultancy with experience across a wide range of sectors/industries.
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
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WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.