Engineering Manager (Manchester)

Fyba Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Manager for water projects based in Greater Manchester. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards, and driving innovation. The position offers a competitive salary of £75k-£90k for permanent work or £450-£500 per day for contract roles, with a hybrid working model. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make an impact in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical authority in design management.
• Competence in engineering software and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and CAD technicians.
• Ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Drive innovation and best-practice engineering standards.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Technical authority and oversight

Continuous improvement culture

Design compliance and standards

Use of engineering software

Tools

BIM

3D modelling tools

Job description

Overview

Engineering Manager – Water

Perm / Contract: £75k-£90k / £450-£500pd outside IR35

Location: Manchester

Hybrid: 1-2 days WFH, the rest in the office

Role Purpose

The Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver high-quality water industry design projects. The role ensures all design outputs meet technical, safety, programme, and client expectations while driving innovation, compliance, and best-practice engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor multidisciplinary engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate engineers.
• Act as the Professional Head for the design function, providing technical authority and oversight.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and safe design practice.

Design Management & Technical Oversight

• Identify, implement, and communicate efficient, safe, and value-engineered design solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant technical, professional, and water company standards.
• Approve design packages and ensure outputs are integrated, coordinated, and quality compliant.
• Lead the use of appropriate engineering software, including BIM and 3D modelling tools.
• Review, interpret, and brief the team on standards, procedures, and updates.