Engineering Manager

PSR Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in engineering is seeking an Engineering Manager in Central London. The role involves leading mechanical and electrical projects within the rail environment. Candidates should possess an accredited engineering degree, be a Chartered Engineer, and have strong multidisciplinary engineering leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to manage design functions and oversee project execution with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience across the project lifecycle in engineering leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of design assurance in mechanical and electrical projects.
• Understanding of project procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function and ensure deliverables meet metrics.
• Maintain alignment with design management systems.
• Interface with internal teams and clients for seamless integration.
• Provide design estimates and manage design changes.
• Support junior engineers and promote a collaborative environment.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering leadership

Deep knowledge of MEPHFC systems

Planning and budgeting skills

Stakeholder management

2D/3D CAD proficiency

BIM Level 2 knowledge

MS Office expert

Education

Accredited Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

2D/3D CAD

BIM Level 2

CDM 2015

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager role in Central London. This will be working on mechanical and electrical projects within a rail environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical & Design Leadership: Lead the design function across all project phases—from concept to commissioning—while ensuring deliverables meet cost, time, and quality metrics.
• Compliance & Assurance: Maintain alignment with design management systems, ensuring design assurance, constructability, and HSE best practices are embedded throughout the engineering process.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Interface with internal teams, clients, and third parties to ensure design intent, regulatory compliance, and system integration are achieved seamlessly.
• Project Integration: Provide accurate design estimates, manage design changes, and control sector-specific engineering resources to ensure smooth project execution.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain engineering documentation such as RFIs, TQs, MARs, design risk registers, and perform CAT 1/2 design checks.
• Mentorship & Team Culture: Support the development of junior engineers and promote a collaborative, solution-driven engineering environment.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Multidisciplinary engineering leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of MEPHFC systems and design assurance.
• Skilled in planning, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Tools: 2D/3D CAD, BIM Level 2, CDM 2015, MS Office suite.
• Understanding of procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Accredited Engineering Degree & Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Membership with professional institutions (e.g., IET, IMechE, CIBSE).
• HSE qualifications: SMSTS/IOSH, CSCS (AQP/PQP), Full UK Driving Licence.

Career Background

You should ideally have progressed through roles such as Design Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Project/Commissioning Manager, with demonstrable experience delivering turnkey projects, engaging directly with clients, and managing design-to-handover workflows.