Engineering Manager

Astute People; West of England; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Car Allowance

Strong benefits package

Company pension

Up-and-coming projects

Job summary

Astute People is seeking an Engineering Manager for a major anaerobic digestion and resource-recovery project in Avonmouth, Bristol. The role is site-based and permanent, leading engineering activities from concept through commissioning and handover on large-scale EPC projects.

You will provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, civil, process, electrical and instrumentation disciplines, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and project budgets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' engineering experience in EPC/industrial sectors.
• At least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Process Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale EPC projects valued >£50 million.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, design management and project controls.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations, standards (CDM 2015, BS, Eurocodes) and health and safety requirements.
• Experience with UK permitting, planning and regulatory frameworks, with good communication and UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all engineering activities across the project lifecycle (concept to handover).
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, process, electrical, instrumentation).
• Oversee design development, technical reviews, assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Manage interfaces with procurement, suppliers, contractors and construction teams.
• Oversee budgets, resources, schedules, risks and reporting, maintaining high HSEQ standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project controls

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Chemical/Electrical/Process Engineering

Master's degree in engineering (desirable)

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a global leader in sustainable energy and resource recovery solutions, to recruit an Engineering Manager for a major anaerobic digestion and resource-recovery project in Avonmouth, Bristol.

This permanent, site-based role offers the opportunity to lead engineering activities across large-scale EPC projects, from concept design through to commissioning and handover.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager

• Lead and coordinate all engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, civil, structural, process, electrical and instrumentation and controls engineers.
• Oversee design development, technical reviews, engineering assurance and compliance with relevant UK regulations and standards.
• Manage technical interfaces with procurement, suppliers, contractors and construction teams, resolving engineering issues and supporting site delivery.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, schedules, risks and reporting while maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality.

Required qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 15 years' engineering experience within EPC, industrial, infrastructure, energy, water, waste-to-energy, process plant or renewable energy sectors.
• At least five years' experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale EPC projects valued in excess of £50 million.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, external consultants, design management, technical assurance, procurement and project controls.
• A strong understanding of UK engineering, construction, health and safety and environmental requirements, including CDM 2015, British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Experience with UK permitting, planning and regulatory frameworks, alongside excellent communication skills and the right to work in the UK.

Desirable experience

• A master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or be actively working towards chartership, with membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience working under NEC4, FIDIC or EPC contract structures.
• Experience delivering renewable energy, anaerobic digestion, waste-to-resource or wastewater projects.

Salary and benefits

Salary of up to £90,000

• Monthly Car Allowance
• Strong benefits package
• Company pension
• Opportunity to work on up an coming projects within the business