Engineering Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee major civil engineering projects. This role involves leading project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with the senior leadership team for progress reporting. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in civil engineering and demonstrated leadership skills within industrial construction.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Generous salary and package

Culture valuing integrity and respect

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering role in industrial construction.
• Strong technical background in HNC or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Experience managing complex interfaces across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering functions on major infrastructure projects.
• Lead project planning and technical coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Reference: VacW.E_1751904823
Posted: July 7, 2025

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join the UK's leading contractor for private and public sector construction in Industrial and Logistic Construction schemes. The Engineering Manager will lead and deliver across a diverse range of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, be the the direct line of report for the Engineering operations across the business, focusing on development and progression of newer and less experienced Engineers, to aid development and learning the way of working of the business.

About the role

• Overseeing the engineering function across major infrastructure and industrial schemes up to £100million in project value.
• Leading project planning, technical coordination and delivery assurance.
• Lead on strategy and process for the development of newer, less experienced engineers.
• Lead on Material procurement
• Supporting project teams with engineering expertise and problem solving
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their professional development
• Reporting to the senior leadership team on project status, risks, and opportunities

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role within industrial construction and/or infrastructure schemes
• Strong technical background in HNCor degree in Civil Engineering
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manager complex interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
• Full understanding of CDM regulations, temporary works and value engineering
• A driven, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness

Benefits to you

• Join the market leading, forward thinking contractor delivering award winning projects
• Be part of a business that champions innovation, collaboration and sustainability
• Excellent career development opportunities with structured progression
• A culture that values integrity, respect and excellent in delivery
• Generous salary and package

As this contractor operates nationwide, there will be a fair bit of travel between sites required for the role and sometimes lodging away from home may be a necessity.

Apply here or for more information please contact Rebecca Giles at [e-mail]