Senior Engineering Manager - Energy Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering efforts on Energy Transmission and Distribution projects in Scotland. This pivotal role involves overseeing project engineering activities, managing a team of professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil infrastructure and a degree in Civil Engineering. With a competitive salary and bonus structure, this opportunity promises a dynamic work environment where your leadership will significantly influence project success and team development.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Energy Transmission and Distribution or civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of UK regulations and CDM legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activity during project delivery stages.
• Directly manage a team of Engineering Managers and Senior Design Managers.
• Ensure compliance with project, legislative, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Energy Transmission and Distribution

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Compliance and Governance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior Engineering Manager – Energy Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow / Hybrid

Region: Scotland

Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + up to 30% Bonus

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity:

The Resolute Group is proud to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s most successful and respected infrastructure contractors, supporting them in the appointment of a Senior Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activity on Energy Transmission and Distribution projects across Scotland.

This is a pivotal leadership position, responsible for overseeing all engineering inputs across high-profile frameworks. You’ll manage both internal and external engineering resources and play a central role in growing the capability of the team in line with ongoing project wins and strategic growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Engineering Leadership: Oversee engineering activity during both pre-contract and project delivery stages.
• Team Management: Directly manage a team of Engineering Managers and Senior Design Managers, with further responsibility for expanding and developing the engineering team as the workload grows.
• Resource Planning: Collaborate with operational leadership to ensure all temporary works and design elements are adequately resourced and scheduled.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all engineering activity meets project, legislative and regulatory requirements — including CDM regulations and environmental standards.
• Pre-Contract Support: Assist the pre-construction team in identifying design resources, preparing bids, and delivering quality tender submissions.
• Audit & Reporting: Lead internal audits, report on technical standards, and work with compliance teams to ensure records (training, competency, safety) are fully maintained.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for an experienced senior engineering professional with the ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level within a major infrastructure contractor or consultancy environment.

Essential:

• Sector expertise in Energy Transmission and Distribution (T&D) – or broader civil infrastructure with exposure to power or utilities.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of relevant UK regulations, standards, and CDM legislation.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng), ideally through ICE or an equivalent body.

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.