Engineering Manager - Power

STRABAG; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function for major power transmission projects across the UK. You will partner with project directors, manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure safe, buildable and commercially sound solutions from tender through handover.

You will champion innovation, digital engineering and continuous improvement while upholding STRABAG UK's health, safety and environmental standards and working with clients, designers and supply

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Engineering or Design Management experience.
• Significant experience delivering major power transmission and distribution projects within the UK.
• Strong understanding of substation, overhead line and cable system design and construction.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and external design partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical governance from tender through to commissioning and handover.
• Champion innovation, quality, digital engineering and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Power transmission

Education

Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

About STRABAG UK

At STRABAG UK, we are shaping the infrastructure that supports communities, businesses and the UK's transition to a more sustainable future. As part of one of Europe's leading construction and infrastructure groups, we deliver complex, high-value projects across transportation, civil engineering, energy and infrastructure.

Tasks

About STRABAG UK

At STRABAG UK, we are shaping the infrastructure that supports communities, businesses and the UK's transition to a more sustainable future. As part of one of Europe's leading construction and infrastructure groups, we deliver complex, high-value projects across transportation, civil engineering, energy and infrastructure.

Our newly established Power team sits within the Infrastructure Division and has been created to support the continued growth of STRABAG UK in the energy sector. Working on major power transmission, substation and National Grid infrastructure projects across the UK, our team plays a vital role in delivering resilient, low-carbon energy networks that will support generations to come.

Guided by STRABAG's People. Planet. Progress. 2030 strategy, we are committed to developing talented people, delivering sustainable infrastructure and driving innovation through engineering excellence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to join our growing Power team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of major power transmission and National Grid projects across the UK.

Reporting to the Project Director or Head of Engineering, you will lead the engineering function throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that engineering solutions are safe, buildable, technically robust, commercially sound and delivered in accordance with programme requirements.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, designers, supply chain partners and operational delivery teams to provide technical leadership from tender stage through to project completion. As the engineering authority for your projects, you will champion innovation, quality, digital engineering and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

Requirements

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple power projects throughout the UK.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with project and business objectives.
• Provide technical governance and assurance across all stages of project delivery, from tender through to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage engineering interfaces between clients, consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Oversee design management activities and ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Support project planning, programme development and resource forecasting.
• Identify and manage engineering risks, opportunities and change control processes.
• Drive value engineering and innovative solutions to improve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and industry requirements, including: CDM Regulations, Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR) and National Grid technical specifications and standards
• Champion STRABAG UK's commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure all engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Engineering or Design Management experience
• Significant experience delivering major power transmission and distribution projects within the UK market.
• Strong understanding of substation, overhead line and cable system design and construction.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and external design partner.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with a recognised professional institution such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Experience of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models.
• Knowledge of renewable energy grid connections and energy transition projects.