Contractor's Engineering Manager

Octavius Infrastructure; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering is seeking a Contractors Engineering Manager to enhance their engineering capability. This role involves supporting the Engineering & Assurance Lead, managing a team of engineers, and providing technical support across various project phases. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with engineering standards while mentoring others and promoting knowledge sharing. With a hybrid working policy, you can enjoy flexibility while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects across the UK. If you have a passion for engineering and want to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Packages

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering Rail infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of construction techniques across civils and building.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering & Assurance Lead in project activities.
• Manage delivery of in-house and subcontract designs.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Mentoring

Engineering Design

Temporary Works Design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

SMSTS Certification

Tools

ProjectWise

Job description

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Octavius Infrastructure's rail business is rapidly evolving with key contract awards across the country. We are delivering new infrastructure including stations, Access for All schemes, and renewals across Wales & Western regions. To enhance our engineering capability, we are recruiting a Contractors Engineering Manager. Our hybrid working policy allows you to work from home, site, and offices in Swindon and Bristol.

We are a leading civil engineering organization committed to safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

The Purpose Of The Role

• Support the Engineering & Assurance Lead to meet Network Rail Engineering Standard 02009 requirements.
• Implement Framework Design and Engineering Management Plans, providing technical assurance to projects.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers, ensuring competent resources are employed on all projects.
• Provide technical support and advice across all project phases, and manage temporary works processes.
• Assist in audit activities for business and client assurance, ensuring the delivery of engineering/technical support.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering & Assurance Lead in project activities and maintain Engineering Management Plans.
• Ensure competent engineering resources and manage delivery of in-house and subcontract designs.
• Assist project teams with risk management, commercial issues, and compliance processes.
• Review and advise on design briefs, investigations, and temporary works.
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing, focusing on design and engineering.

If you are passionate about engineering support and want to contribute to infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, hybrid working where possible, enhanced Paternity & Maternity packages, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

About You

• Proven experience in delivering Rail infrastructure projects, ideally progressing via a Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE).
• Background in buildings, construction, design, or related fields, with a desire to support others.
• Deep knowledge of construction techniques across civils, building, electrical fit-out, drainage, roofing, glazing, surfacing, and temporary works.
• Experience with temporary works design and/or implementation.
• Experience using ProjectWise for design management.
• Practical knowledge of procedures related to Highways, London Underground, and related disciplines.
• Understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and their application.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• SMSTS certification (preferred).
• Training and experience in CDM Regulations.
• Experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Level 1 Audit qualifications (preferred).
• LEAN methodology advocate (preferred).
• Behavioral safety training such as StopThink, Zero Harm, ELITE, or similar (preferred).

Our Commitment

We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to supporting your application process and providing any necessary accommodations.