Engineering Manager

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee multiple infrastructure projects across the South of England. The ideal candidate will manage a team of early-career engineers and ensure engineering standards are maintained. Key responsibilities include mentorship, technical leadership, and reporting to senior management. Applicants should have a strong civil engineering background and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and is based on-site across various locations in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or mentoring engineers is essential.
• Ability to operate across multiple live project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 6-10 early-career engineers.
• Act as the technical lead across multiple projects.
• Ensure engineering standards are maintained across all sites.

Skills

Strong civil engineering background

Ability to operate independently

Mentoring and developing junior staff

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications in civil engineering

Chartered or working towards ICE Chartership

Job description

Engineering Manager

Salary: £65,000-£70,000

Overview

We're looking for an experienced and hands‑on Engineering Manager to support multiple infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the South of England. This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Manager who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is comfortable working across a number of live sites from a central base.

As Engineering Manager, you will be primarily based on a large site, with responsibility for providing roaming engineering oversight across a wider portfolio. You must be located in the South – ideally within 1.5 hours' travel of locations across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, and surrounding counties – to allow for practical site coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 6‑10 early‑career engineers
• Act as the technical lead across multiple projects
• Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting engineering best practice
• Ensure engineering standards are maintained across all sites
• Report into senior leadership on progress, issues, and team performance

Required Experience

• Strong civil engineering background
• Previous experience managing or mentoring engineers is essential
• Ability to operate independently across multiple live project sites

Qualifications

• Ideally Chartered or working towards ICE Chartership
• Relevant engineering qualifications in civil engineering or similar

Additional Information

This is a key hire for my clients' growing business, and we're looking for an Engineering Manager who can take ownership, lead a team, and support consistent delivery across all projects. Whether you're already working as an Engineering Manager or you're a Senior Engineer ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you. If you're an Engineering Manager who is technically strong, confident in team leadership, and looking for a long‑term role in the South of England – apply now.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third‑party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us. Please submit your CV to (url removed).