Engineering Services Manager – Delivery

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to oversee civil engineering operations. The role includes managing highway maintenance and leading a team, making a significant impact in the community. Ideal candidate will have a strong construction background and a passion for improving local services.

Qualifications

• Experienced individual with a background in construction.
• Familiar with daily operations of a civil engineering depot.
• Knowledge of winter maintenance service and commercial construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day maintenance of the highway network.
• Ensure effective management of the civil engineering operational team.
• Implement council policies and practices in the service unit.

Skills

Team Player

Empathy and Understanding

Construction Operations Knowledge

Education

Experience in Civil Engineering

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1ST

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

As an Engineering Manager, you'll be the focal point for supporting our existing civil engineering operational teams. The primary function of this service is to manage the day to day maintenance of the highway network and also the delivery of the bespoke construction projects.

It will be your responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient management and development of a group of employees within the service unit, in accordance with required standards, levels of service, council policies, practices and procedures, in conjunction with the appropriate Head of Engineering Services.

About You

We are looking for an experienced individual with a construction background who is familiar with the day to day operations of a civil engineering depot. Ideally you will have knowledge of the operational aspects of a winter maintenance service. Also an awareness of commercial activities within a construction environment.

You will be a team player, who will want to develop yourself and others, with the empathy and understanding required of a local government officer.

The delivery team operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.

“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.

“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tamesidecovering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.

‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future.

To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.

Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 3314 or [emailprotected] .