Engineering Manager

Sphere Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee critical engineering functions in a landmark infrastructure project. The role demands proven expertise in managing engineering activities across project lifecycles, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a collaborative approach. This position offers a competitive salary and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Collaborative and safety-focused working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or senior engineering role on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in heavy civils, structures, tunnelling, rail, highways or utilities.
• Excellent understanding of engineering assurance, temporary works, and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across the project.
• Coordinate design, temporary works and construction engineering.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to site and design teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, methodologies, and RAMS.
• Manage engineering risk, change control and technical assurance.
• Support construction teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (Civil or Structural Engineering preferred)

Chartered status (ICE or similar)

Job description

Engineering Manager

Swindon

£85k - £110k + Car Allowance

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a major infrastructure project in South Wales. This is a senior technical position within a Tier 1 delivery environment, offering the opportunity to play a key role on a complex, high-value scheme.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring technical compliance, buildability, safety, and programme alignment. Working closely with senior project leadership, you will provide technical direction and support to both design and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across the project
• Coordinate design, temporary works and construction engineering
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical and statutory requirements
• Provide technical leadership to site and design teams
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, methodologies and RAMS
• Manage engineering risk, change control and technical assurance
• Support construction teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Liaise with clients, designers, subcontractors and assurance bodies

About You

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or senior engineering role on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in heavy civils, structures, tunnelling, rail, highways or utilities
• Excellent understanding of engineering assurance, temporary works and design coordinationAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant engineering qualification (Civil or Structural Engineering preferred)
• Chartered status (ICE or similar) desirable

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a landmark infrastructure project
• Long‑term career progression
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment

If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge on a flagship infrastructure project, we'd be keen to speak with you