Engineering Manager (Manchester)

FYBA Talent; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a hybrid role in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality design projects in the water industry. Key responsibilities include managing design compliance, mentoring engineers, and overseeing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering management and a commitment to technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams within the water industry.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality design projects.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant standards.
• Manage project delivery and commercial aspects effectively.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Engineering design compliance

BIM and 3D modelling software

Technical authority

Tools

BIM software

3D modelling tools

Job description

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.

Project Delivery & Commercial Control

• Manage the pr...