Engineering Manager

Abatec Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tier-one contractor seeks an experienced Engineering Manager in Swindon. You will lead technical leadership across UK projects, manage the engineering function, and support bids and tenders. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Engineers with extensive experience in design and construction, capable of overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £85,000 to £110,000, along with benefits including a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in both design and construction environments.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function within the allocated sector or projects.
• Provide engineering assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Act as a senior technical interface with clients, consultants, regulators, and supply chain partners.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

Technical input into bids

Understanding of Principal Designer duties

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

Abatec is assisting their client, a global, tier-one contractor with the recruitment of an Engineering Manager to provide senior technical leadership across a portfolio of UK projects, supporting both work-winning activities and successful delivery of live schemes.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the management of the engineering function within the assigned sector or region, ensuring projects meet contractual requirements while achieving the highest standards.

As Engineering Manager you will :

• Lead and manage the engineering function within the allocated sector or projects.
• Provide engineering assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Support work-winning activities by providing technical input into bids, tenders, and pre-qualification submissions.
• Line manage Design Managers and oversee engineering teams across projects.
• Act as a senior technical interface with clients, consultants, regulators, and supply chain partners.

Our client requires an Engineering Manager with :

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, approved by the Head of Technical Services.
• Substantial experience in both design and construction environments.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong understanding of Principal Designer duties

Salary and benefits include :

• £85,000 - £110,000
• Car allowance / car l...