PM Group

International project delivery firm for facilities

Deputy EIA Department Manager

Electrical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeNiel, BelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required.
At least 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience, including experience in a Lead or Senior Engineer role, is required.
Strong knowledge of industrial and Life Sciences electrical systems is required.
A good understanding of Instrumentation, Automation, and Building Management Systems is required.
Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects is required.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

Support the EIA Department Manager in the operational and strategic management of the department.
Act as deputy and assume leadership responsibilities when required.
Support recruitment, resource planning, capability development, and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with PM Group standards, procedures, and the Quality Management System.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical leadership for Electrical Engineering across projects.
Lead and support EIA projects from concept through construction and handover.
Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.
Support multidisciplinary project delivery in collaboration with Process, Mechanical, Building Services, and CSA teams.
Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.
Mentor and develop Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation engineers and designers.
Support performance management, knowledge sharing, and technical development.
Contribute to proposals, project estimates, resource planning, and client relationships.
Support Multi-Office Execution and Site Services activities.

Overview

We are seeking a Deputy EIA Department Manager to support the leadership, technical excellence, and growth of the Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation (EIA) Department within the Benelux Business Unit.

The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, people development, and business support, with a primary focus on Electrical Engineering and a broad understanding of Instrumentation and Automation.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Management

Support the EIA Department Manager in the operational and strategic management of the department.
Act as deputy and assume leadership responsibilities when required.
Support recruitment, resource planning, capability development, and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with PM Group standards, procedures, and the Quality Management System (QMS).
Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Technical & Project Delivery

Provide technical leadership for Electrical Engineering across projects.
Lead and support EIA projects from concept through construction and handover.
Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.
Support multidisciplinary project delivery in collaboration with Process, Mechanical, Building Services, and CSA teams.
Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.

People & Business Development

Mentor and develop Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation engineers and designers.
Support performance management, knowledge sharing, and technical development.
Contribute to proposals, project estimates, resource planning, and client relationships.
Support Multi-Office Execution (MOE) and Site Services activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
10+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering, including experience in a Lead or Senior Engineer role.
Strong knowledge of industrial and Life Sciences electrical systems.
Good understanding of Instrumentation, Automation, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skill

Career Opportunity

This role forms part of the EIA Department succession strategy and offers a clear pathway to a future EIA Department Manager position within the Benelux Business Unit.

The responsibilities reflect the multidisciplinary EIA structure and technical leadership focus described in internal EIA department materials

About the Company

PM Group

International project delivery firm for facilities

PM Group is a global project delivery firm focusing on architecture, engineering, construction management, and validation services. It designs and delivers complex facilities for sectors including pharmaceuticals and life sciences, advanced technology and data centers, food and agriculture, and energy. The company provides end-to-end project work—from initial design and engineering through construction management and validation—to ensure facilities meet rigorous industry standards. What sets PM Group apart is its employee-owned structure and its international footprint, with offices across Europe, Asia, and the United States, enabling it to coordinate multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects worldwide. The company’s goal is to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of complex facilities for its clients, helping them bring critical infrastructure online on time and within scope.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Machelen, Belgium
Founded: 1973

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