Engineering Manager

Rullion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for the regulated water sector in Manchester. The role involves leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring the delivery of safe and compliant design solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in the water industry, strong management skills, and a relevant degree. This opportunity is suitable for both permanent applicants and outside IR35 contractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the regulated water industry.
• Proven experience managing engineering design teams.
• Strong understanding of civil, MEICA, and process design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary engineers and technicians.
• Lead the delivery of design packages.
• Ensure designs are safe, compliant, and value-engineered.
• Drive design efficiency through BIM and digital engineering.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Team management

Design compliance

BIM and digital engineering

Value engineering

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

💧 Engineering Manager – Water Industry (Permanent or Outside IR35 Contract)

My client is a growing engineering design consultancy delivering projects across the UK regulated water sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop multi-disciplinary design teams and deliver high-quality, compliant design solutions.

This role is open to both permanent candidates and Outside IR35 contractors.

The Role

• Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates
• Lead the delivery of civil, MEICA, and process design packages
• Ensure designs are safe, compliant, and value-engineered
• Manage integrated design deliverables to programme and budget
• Approve design outputs and manage design change control
• Drive BIM, digital engineering, and design efficiency

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
• 10+ years’ experience in the regulated water industry
• Strong understanding of civils, MEICA, and process design
• Proven experience managing engineering design teams
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Full UK driving licence