Engineering Manager (Civil/Structural)

Think Recruitment; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in South Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their design engineering function. You will oversee project delivery, mentor a team of engineers, and implement design standards to ensure excellence. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has significant management experience. This role offers a chance to contribute to both team growth and business development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
• Experience in business development, including preparing quotes and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful and timely delivery of projects, overseeing quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and support a growing team of design engineers.
• Create, implement, and maintain design standards to ensure consistency and excellence.

Skills

Team Development

Project Management

Design Principles

Business Development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer MICE or MIStructE

Job description

Overview

Think Recruitment are currently working with a specialist engineering consultancy who are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead and manage the design engineering function within their organisation. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery within the Design team, management of the Team of Engineers and department, development and implementation of design standards, mentor and develop our dynamic team, and contribute to business development and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Ensure the successful and timely delivery of projects; Oversee project phases from start to finish, ensuring quality standards are met throughout. Independent Checker of design submissions.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor and support a growing team of design engineers; Provide technical guidance; Support the professional development of team members.
• Design Standards: Create, implement, and maintain a suite of comprehensive design standards to ensure consistency and excellence across all projects.
• Business Development & Quotes: Prepare quotations, technical proposals, and presentations. Enhance business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and building client relationships.
• Department Growth: Drive the technical, professional, and operational growth of the engineering team; Actively contribute to recruitment and onboarding of new team members to strengthen the team and improve departmental efficiency; Produce and execute departmental plan to progress the Engineering Team and the business.
• Desired Outcomes: Projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget; Team members grow professionally and are well-prepared to take on increasing responsibilities; Design standards are developed and widely adopted within the department; The business sees increased technical efficiency, new opportunities, and strengthened relationships with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Engineer MICE or MIStructE
• Proven experience as a Design Engineer, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position
• Strong knowledge of design principles, methodologies, and industry standards
• Experience with project management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Ability to mentor and motivate a team of engineers to achieve high performance and professional growth
• Experience in business development, including preparing quotes, proposals, and managing client relationships
• Knowledge of Design Standards

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