Engineering Manager

Abatec Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for technical governance and project delivery from concept to commissioning. The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and is a Chartered Engineer with experience in D&C frameworks. This role offers a salary range of £75,000 - £85,000 along with benefits including a car allowance and generous holiday.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday

Defined pension scheme matched up to 8%

Professional Membership fees

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE, IMechE, IET or CIWEM.
• Experience managing engineering and commissioning teams within D&C frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC form of contracts.
• Experience within water/wastewater infrastructure delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across various projects.
• Provide technical governance and approve engineering outputs.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to commissioning.
• Manage technical risks and ensure alignment with commercial objectives.
• Act as a senior technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• Champion safety, sustainability, and asset considerations.

Skills

Project delivery management

Technical governance

Client liaison

Risk management

Safety and sustainability focus

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Overview

Abatec is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South West region. This is a pivotal leadership role for a senior engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, design-and-construct (D&C) environment. You20ll be responsible for technical governance, innovation, and delivery assurance across all phases of the project lifecycle - from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover. This is an excellent opportunity to shape major infrastructure works within a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical governance and approve engineering outputs and specifications.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to commissioning and client handover.
• Manage technical risks and ensure alignment with commercial objectives (NEC3/4, IChemE).
• Act as a senior technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain partners.
• Champion safety, sustainability, and whole-life asset considerations in all engineering decisions.

Requirements

• Degree Qualified in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE, IMechE, IET or CIWEM.
• Demonstrate experience managing engineering and commissioning teams within D&C frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC form of contracts.
• Demonstrate experience within water/wastewater infrastructure delivery projects.

Salary and Benefits

• £75,000 - £85,000 per annum.
• Car allowance.
• 26 days holiday.
• Defined pension scheme matched up to 8%.
• Professional Membership fees.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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