Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Design)

UK (Project-based) | ️ Major Infrastructure Projects

About the Company

• Leading international engineering and construction organisation
• They deliver complex, large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
• Known for technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative delivery

The Role

• Seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (Design) to lead design coordination on major projects
• Act as the technical lead, managing multiple design consultants and ensuring programme alignment
• Oversee design inputs/outputs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality standards
• They will support the Project Manager with design reporting, governance, and stakeholder coordination

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design consultants and deliverables across the project lifecycle
• Lead resolution of design queries (RFIs) and technical issues
• Review designs for compliance, constructability, and contract alignment
• Produce and maintain design programmes, reports, and deliverable schedules
• Chair design reviews, interface meetings, and stakeholder workshops
• Manage design change control and approval processes
• Collaborate with client representatives and external stakeholders
• Oversee document control, drawings issuance, and design communications
• Support procurement and engagement of suppliers and subcontractors
• Lead engagement with approval bodies (e.g. TAA, NR, LUL)

Key Requirements

• Strong experience as an Engineering Manager / Design Manager within construction or infrastructure
• Proven background managing multi-disciplinary design teams and consultants
• Experience delivering large, complex projects (energy, rail, or infrastructure preferred)
• Prior experience in a design consultancy or temporary works design environment
• Strong knowledge of design assurance, approvals, and change management processes
• Ability to chair technical meetings and engage senior stakeholders
• Understanding of Principal Designer duties and CDM regulations
• Demonstrated ability to drive programme, quality, and performance

Key Skills

• Leadership & stakeholder management
• Technical design coordination
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and reporting

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
• Career development within a globally recognised organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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