Competencies for the Executive Engineer Post:
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of these
competencies when completing application forms. It should be noted that any short-listing or interview
processes will be based on the information provided by candidates:
Management and Strategic Ability:
Change Strategic Displays the ability to think and act strategically from a management and engineering
perspective Plans, develops and priorities work programmes that are aligned to
Corporate and Operational Plans
Networking and Representing:
Develops and maintains positive and mutually beneficial relationships with relevant
interests
Ability to negotiate and influence and adopt a partnership approach with all
stakeholders
Bringing about Change
Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives
to implement these changes effectively.
Develops and initiates change management programmes to meet end objectives.
Influences others and fosters commitment to change.
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation/regulations including health & safety,
planning and procurement.
Political Awareness
Understands the political reality and context of the organisation.
Performance Leading and Motivating
through People Leads, motivates, and engages employees to achieve quality results and to deliver on
operational plans.
Demonstrates ability to effectively manage performance, including conflict resolution.
Demonstrates the ability and experience of promoting awareness, interest, pride and
understanding in engineering matters.
Managing Performance
Effectively manages performance. Empowers people to achieve or exceed
organisational goals by delegating sufficient authority, responsibility, and
accountability.
Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment.
Communicating Effectively
Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Presents ideas effectively
to individuals and groups.
Delivering Problem Solving and Decision Making
Results Can pinpoint critical information and can address issues logically.
Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions.
Understands the context and impact of decisions made.
Displays the ability to manage multiple, complex projects within legal, financial and
engineering requirements.
Operational Planning
Contributes to the development of operational plans and specific team plans to meet
objectives.
Plans projects to determine rationale, objectives and deliverables, resource
requirements, timelines and milestones, reporting requirements, and evaluation
methods.
Establishes high quality service and customer care standards.
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