Engineering Manager

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team on the CP7 Eastern Renewals Framework. The role involves overseeing design assurance, managing engineering teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and senior-level experience in civil engineering design management. This position offers generous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in civil engineering design management.
• Experience managing large tender teams.
• Previous DPE experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design assurance and oversee transition into construction assurance.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external engineering teams.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and to budget.

Skills

Design assurance

Engineering leadership

Strong commercial awareness

Team management

Collaborative delivery models

Risk management

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Engineering Manager to join our team on the CP7 Eastern Renewals Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead on design assurance and oversee transition into construction assurance.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external engineering teams.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time, to budget, and in compliance with project standards.
• Provide engineering leadership, mentoring, and support to CREs and the wider team.
• Manage assurance processes, including surveillance and audit regimes.
• Foster collaboration with joint ventures, and alliance partners.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g. ICE or equivalent professional body)
• Senior-level experience in civil engineering design management and construction across highways, rail, energy, or water sectors
• Experience managing large tender teams, including price and quality adjudications
• Strong commercial awareness, including contracts, procurement models, and risk management
• Proven track record of managing assurance regimes and design processes in tender or contract environments
• Previous DPE experience required.
• Experience working in joint ventures, alliances, or other collaborative delivery models

Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.

Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.

Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include 'live launch' bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.

From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.