Actemium Automation Nottingham - Software Manager

Job description

Actemium Automation is a control and automation systems integrator. We operate from 11 offices in England and employ 250 people. We are part of VINCI Energies; a £12.5 billion organisation and we are looking to recruit a Software Manager to help run our team of Software Engineers in our Nottingham office. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience and understanding of automation software.

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Share Scheme + Electric Vehicle Car Scheme + Pension + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the welfare of their team, resolving conflict when required.
• Line management responsibility for the members of their team, including production and review of training plans, performance appraisal, and disciplinary matters.
• Direct involvement in the recruitment of new engineers to the team
• Decide, lead and review direction of development of company offering based on developments in technology, customer requirements, business direction and risk to the company.
• Perform the role of the lead advisor to the business within their speciality.
• Generation and management of internal standards and procedures, ensuring their correct and efficient use within the business.
• Monitoring of national and international standards to ensure that business standards and procedures remain current.
• Ensure successful interaction between different teams within the business to ensure that the goals of the business are met.
• Coordination of resource within their team to maintain the required level of support for the project managers.
• Resolution of issues of work priority.
• Contribute to the sales activity of the business by preparing and reviewing quotations, managing nominated customer accounts, and taking part in business development activities.
• Identify gaps between customers current systems and their future needs.
• Review of quotations and project designs whilst under development.
• Delivery of projects on time, in budget and to the agreed specifications through task and engineering process management relating to themselves and the members of their team.
• Leading the drive in the department to improve Quality Systems and Standards, ensuring that the operation is consistent in its approach to the Quality System.
• Design and testing of control systems in accordance with agreed specifications, applicable standards and legislative requirements.
• Ensure that all-relevant Health and Safety Procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain company records and ensure the safe operation of all equipment to comply with current legislative and company standards.
• Follow all relevant business procedures.
• Carry out other duties as required and appropriate to the role.

Desired profile

Profile

• Qualified to HNC / HND / Degree level in a relevant discipline and 10 years’ experience in system integration OR 15 years’ experience in systems integration with lower qualifications.
• High level of ability to understand and produce control system design documents.
• Relevant technical qualifications required by specialism.
• Demonstrate technical and commercial experience gained in a wide range of relevant market sectors and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership of teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with willingness to take on new skills & knowledge.
• Good time management skills, and be able to demonstrate a structured and methodical approach to work load.
• Right first time approach to all aspects of work.
• Willing to seek appropriate assistance when required.
• A highly self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with good team working skills.
• Good aptitude to learn from and influence others with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels is essential.
• Ability to balance own objectives with those of the company’s and other employees.
• Willingness to undertake further professional qualifications.

About ACTEMIUM

Part of the VINCI Energies Group, Actemium provide engineering design, project management, installation and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and IT services in the United Kingdom since 1907.
In addition, we provide specialist maintenance operations, fully complemented with accredited safety tests and inspection services to optimise the operational efficiency and safety of our client's equipment and systems. Whilst part of a global network of 300 Business Units, Actemium UK comprises of 7 Business Units covering all of the UK & RoI.