Engineering Manager

Tribuild; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in Swindon is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering function within major infrastructure projects. This senior leadership role demands a Chartered Engineer with a strong background in both design and construction. You will provide technical assurance, influence project delivery, and support recruitment within the engineering teams. The position offers stability, progression, and an emphasis on innovation in engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background across both design and construction.
• Solid understanding of design assurance and Principal Designer duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function across assigned projects.
• Provide technical assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Support bid teams with technical input and risk identification.

Skills

Leadership

Technical assurance

Engineering standards compliance

Risk identification

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Engineering Manager | Major Infrastructure | Swindon

I am working in partnership with a Tier One infrastructure contractor delivering a major infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a senior leadership role within the technical services function and would suit an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in complex, regulated project environments.

This position sits at the heart of both work winning and project delivery, providing technical leadership, assurance and strategic input across multiple projects and engineering teams.

The role

• Lead and manage the engineering function across assigned projects or sector
• Provide technical assurance across design, construction, commissioning and handover
• Support bid teams with technical input, risk identification and value engineering solutions
• Line manage Design Managers and oversee engineering capability across the supply chain
• Drive innovation, modern methods of construction and best practice engineering solutions
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, procedures and statutory requirements
• Act as a senior technical interface with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Support the recruitment, development and retention of high calibre engineering talent

What they are looking for

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status
• Strong background across both design and construction within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a Tier One or large contractor environment
• Solid understanding of design assurance, technical risk and Principal Designer duties
• Commercially aware with experience supporting bids and pre construction activity
• Confident leader who can influence, challenge and support teams at all levels

Why this role

This is a genuinely senior engineering leadership position offering long term stability, progression and influence within a major infrastructure programme. The organisation has a strong pipeline of work and places real emphasis on technical excellence, innovation and people development.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact me directly or email