PM Group

International project delivery firm for facilities

Electrical Engineer - Automation & Instrumentation Department Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeNiel, BelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering within a consulting, EPCM, or engineering environment is required.
Proven experience in a Department Manager, Discipline Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role is required.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, resources, and project delivery is required.
Strong commercial, client management, and business development experience is required.
A good understanding of Instrumentation, Automation, and Building Management Systems (BMS) is required.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

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).
Manage departmental performance and 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.
Provide technical leadership and governance across Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation disciplines.
Oversee successful project delivery 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.
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.

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.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

Click here to read more in our 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

D&I

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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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