Engineering Manager

Nicholas Associates Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundworks contractor in Manchester is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee engineering operations and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple sites. Responsibilities include managing technical aspects of projects and liaising with commercial teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil engineering and significant experience in residential groundwork projects. Attractive package including a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer on residential groundwork projects.
• Strong understanding of Sewers for Adoption and Section 38, 111, 228, 278 works.
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Attend tender reviews and pre-start meetings.
• Liaise with commercial teams to ensure necessary permits are in place.
• Oversee engineers with respect to setting out and as-built drawings.
• Production of build programmes for infrastructure works.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of sewers regulations

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 25th Sep 2025
• Job Reference: JN -092025-63556_1758798702

Nicholas Associates are working in partnership with a well-known Groundworks Contractor who deliver high-quality civil engineering, infrastructure, and groundworks services to top 10 national housebuilders across the North West.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a pivotal role, supporting construction, commercial, and H&S teams through the management and communication of all technical aspects relating to ongoing projects.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Attend tender reviews, pre start meetings
• Liaise with commercial teams to ensure all necessary permits/licences are either in place or planned.
• Carry out take offs, checks, approvals and scheduling of material call offs where necessary
• Production of build programmes (infrastructure works).
• Ensure earthworks strategy is in place and understood by all departments (3D models, stockpile locations, cut/fill/surplus quantities).
• Ensure all pre start checks have been carried out and survey has been undertaken.
• Liaise with adopting authorities (highways and sewers).
• Ensure site teams and sub contractors are constructing to correct specifications
• Oversee & monitor engineers with respect to setting out, as built drawings (roads, sewers)
• Manage and oversee all adoption works
• Production of 3D modelling, cut/fill and earthworks analysis.

Experience & Skills Required;

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (not essential)
• Previous experience as a Site Engineer (on residential groundworks projexts)
• Strong knowledge of: Sewers for Adoption and Section 38, 111, 228, 278 works
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Good communication and management skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively for the purpose of meeting deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly, responding to business needs

What's on Offer:

• Competitive Package: Rewarding salary, bonus scheme, company car or car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Leadership Opportunity: Oversee engineering operations and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple sites.
• Influence & Impact: Play a key role in implementing technical best practices and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Career Growth: Exposure to senior management strategy and opportunities to progress into wider technical leadership roles.

Great company, great people, please contact John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates for more information 07867450022

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 07867450022.