Highways Engineering Manager - Lead Design & Delivery

Balfour Beatty plc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design and engineering management on the A66 NTP scheme based in Penrith, Cumbria. The role requires strong leadership of a multi-disciplinary team and robust design integration across development and construction phases.

The successful candidate will drive design coordination, ensure build-ability, and collaborate with Supply Chain, clients and designers to maximise project efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or willingness to pursue ICE is preferred.
• Engineering degree is the minimum requirement for the role.
• Experience leading highway design and construction teams is essential.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours as required to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and design management for a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure design integration and build-ability during development and construction.
• Facilitate links with internal and external teams to deliver projects efficiently.
• Support engineering strategy and engage with supply chain, clients and designers.
• Provide on-site training for new recruits and site engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering mgmt

Stakeholder comms

Design coordination

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered ICE

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design and engineering management on the A66 NTP scheme based in Penrith, Cumbria. The role requires strong leadership of a multi-disciplinary team and robust design integration across development and construction phases.

The successful candidate will drive design coordination, ensure build-ability, and collaborate with Supply Chain, clients and designers to maximise project efficiency and safety.