Project Engineering Manager

Walker & Sloan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Electric vehicle scheme

Private healthcare

Cash plan

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Walker & Sloan is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function on a major hyperscale data centre development in West London. You will head the project engineering team, establish standards and governance, and act as the interface between design, construction and package delivery, ensuring technical assurance and quality across the project.

The project features 18 data halls, ~24MW usable IT power, HV/MV energy centres and extensive infrastructure, offering

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading engineering functions on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in technical assurance, governance and quality management.
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams and challenging designs to improve safety, quality, buildability and programme certainty.
• Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Chartered Engineer status desirable; NEC contract experience; data centre exposure; CSCS Manager Card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project engineering team and establish engineering standards, governance processes and assurance activities.
• Oversee design compliance, technical integration, buildability and constructability; interface between design, construction and package delivery teams.
• Own the project's technical assurance framework and quality strategy; manage NCRs, deviations, concessions and corrective actions.
• Identify and manage project-wide engineering risks; promote lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Mentor Senior Engineers and develop a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Skills

Engineering governance

Quality management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Design management

Education

Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineering Manager

Location: Hayes, West London

Sector: Data Centres

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function on a major hyperscale data centre development in West London.

The project includes 18 data halls, approximately 24MW of usable IT power, high-voltage and medium-voltage energy centres, dual backup generation and extensive supporting infrastructure.

This is a senior and influential position with responsibility for engineering governance, technical assurance and quality across the project. You will provide independent oversight, challenge technical decisions where required and ensure works are delivered in line with approved design information, contractual obligations, statutory requirements and engineering best practice.

Role Overview

You will lead the project engineering team and establish clear engineering standards, governance processes and assurance activities across all packages.

The role will involve overseeing design compliance, technical integration, buildability and constructability, while acting as the key interface between design, construction and package delivery teams. You will also take ownership of the project's technical assurance framework and quality strategy, ensuring NCRs, deviations, concessions and corrective actions are managed effectively.

Alongside technical delivery, you will identify and manage project-wide engineering risks, promote lessons learned and support continuous improvement. You will also mentor Senior Engineers and help develop a culture of technical excellence and accountability across the project.

About You

You will have significant experience leading engineering functions on major construction or infrastructure projects, with a strong background in technical assurance, engineering governance and quality management.

You should be confident leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and challenging designs to improve safety, quality, buildability and programme certainty. Strong knowledge of design management, temporary works and complex technical interfaces is essential.

A degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required. Chartered Engineer status, NEC contract experience, data centre exposure and a CSCS Manager Card would all be highly desirable.

Company Profile

The employer is a well-established specialist contractor delivering complex projects across the data centre, energy and defence sectors.

With an integrated approach to construction, design and engineering, the business has developed a strong reputation for solving technically demanding project challenges and maintaining long-term client partnerships.

What's in it for you?

The role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 together with a car allowance, competitive pension, electric vehicle scheme, private healthcare and cash plan, eyecare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• car allowance
• competitive pension
• electric vehicle scheme
• private healthcare
• cash plan
• eyecare vouchers
• cycle-to-work scheme

You will receive 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off, as well as the opportunity to lead engineering delivery on a landmark technical project.

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• birthday off