Rail & Transit Engineering Leader - Remote & Flexible

-; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior Engineering Manager for their Transportation Project Delivery team. This role involves leading diverse multi-disciplinary projects in rail and transit, ensuring timely delivery while managing budgets and engineering teams. The successful candidate will have significant experience in engineering management, a relevant degree, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position emphasizes client collaboration and lifecycle project management in a flexible and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary railway/light rail projects.
• Strong understanding of UK rail safety, standards, and regulations.
• Experience in preparing technical responses to proposals and tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of Transportation projects.
• Manage Engineering Budget and Programme for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Build and maintain client relationships while ensuring project success.

Skills

Engineering Management delivery experience

Technical management role experience

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

Engineering or other relevant numerate degree qualification

Chartered or Incorporated Status

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior Engineering Manager for their Transportation Project Delivery team. This role involves leading diverse multi-disciplinary projects in rail and transit, ensuring timely delivery while managing budgets and engineering teams. The successful candidate will have significant experience in engineering management, a relevant degree, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position emphasizes client collaboration and lifecycle project management in a flexible and inclusive workplace.