Senior Engineering Support Manager – Defence Infra Projects

Energy Jobline ZR; Worlington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £65k

37.5 hour week

25 days leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Salary Sacrifice

Employee Assistance

Professional development

USAF opportunities

Job summary

G3 Systems Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Support Manager / Senior Title II Engineering Support Specialist to provide senior technical leadership for US Air Force infrastructure programmes based at RAF Mildenhall. You will oversee construction-phase engineering, ensure compliance, manage interfaces and support delivery from design through close-out.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical or Building Services, extensive delivery experience and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience supporting engineering delivery within construction or infrastructure programmes.
• Extensive experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction-phase engineering, design coordination and technical assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical interfaces within complex programmes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering support throughout construction and project delivery.
• Lead technical reviews of engineering drawings, specifications and contractor submissions.
• Review RFIs, technical queries, engineering changes and design modifications.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with project specifications, applicable codes and client requirements.
• Provide engineering assurance across multiple infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and US Government representatives.
• Support design verification, quality assurance and engineering governance processes.
• Manage engineering risks, technical issues and interface coordination.
• Participate in programme reviews, technical workshops and client meetings.
• Support commissioning, testing, handover and project close-out activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and configuration control.

Job description

G3 Systems Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Support Manager / Senior Title II Engineering Support Specialist to provide senior technical leadership for US Air Force infrastructure programmes based at RAF Mildenhall. You will oversee construction-phase engineering, ensure compliance, manage interfaces and support delivery from design through close-out.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical or Building Services, extensive delivery experience and strong stakeholder