Engineering manager career

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Engineering managers oversee the design and construction of engineering projects. They manage staff and resources, research and development, and the delivery of projects.

Engineering managers oversee the design and construction of engineering projects. They manage staff and resources, research and development, and the delivery of projects.

What would you do as an Engineering manager?

Engineering managers

  • usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
  • usually work in offices and at worksites and may travel locally to visit clients
  • need to be organised, make decisions and lead others

Tasks

  • manage engineering projects
  • enforce engineering standards
  • coordinate with clients about project requirements
  • collaborate with project teams
  • develop and design engineering processes
  • allocate resources for engineering projects
  • manage budgets

How can you become an Engineering manager?

You need a qualification and experience to become an engineering manager.

You need

  • a relevant tertiary qualification in engineering
  • experience in similar work

You may need

  • to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer
  • a driver licence

If you're in school

You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.

Qualifications

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Build management skills on top of your engineering background through our staged pathway. Start with a Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice, move on to a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, or go further with our Master of Engineering Practice.

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Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to help with the cost of studying at Waikato. Options are available across a wide range of subjects and study levels, including scholarships for new students, current students and specific areas of study.

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Accreditations

Engineering New Zealand accredited

Accredited by Engineering New Zealand and recognised internationally through the Washington Accord, supporting global professional opportunities.

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School of Engineering

School of Engineering, The University of Waikato, Gate 8, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton, New Zealand