Senior Technical Manager

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Car Allowance

Holidays 25 + BH

Pension

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

Discounts & Savings Hub

Kids Pass

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead a design team on major water infrastructure projects. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to shape technical delivery across complex schemes.

You will provide hands-on technical leadership, manage multi-disciplinary engineers, ensure high quality design deliverables, and drive digital engineering, CDM compliance and safety. A degree in engineering and proven leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on technical leadership, managing and developing a team of engineers across projects.
• Lead projects from conceptual design to completion and close-out.
• Deliver high-quality designs meeting project requirements and client expectations.
• Drive digital engineering adoption and fully attributed 3D models.
• Develop and embed standard products, quality standards and collaborative working approaches.
• Implement Risk, Opportunity & Value processes to optimise performance and deliver cost and carbon savings.
• Champion health and safety through audits and documentation.
• Plan and manage technical aspects with Lead Project Managers and Discipline Heads.
• Allocate resources to meet project requirements and delivery demands.
• Act as technical link between Operations, Construction and Commissioning.
• Stakeholder management across internal and external teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery, reduce costs and decarbonise.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

CDM regulations

Engineering judgement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

Tools

BIM

3D modelling

CAD

Job description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the water sector for an experienced Senior Technical Manager to strengthen their design team, working on major water infrastructure projects in Peterborough, with hybrid working available.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and Savings Hub
• Kids Pass and additional employee benefits

Senior Technical Manager Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on technical leadership, managing and developing a team of engineers across projects.
• Lead projects from the conceptual design stage through to completion and close-out.
• Deliver complete, high-quality designs that meet project requirements, programme objectives and client expectations.
• Drive the adoption of technological advancements and digital engineering, supporting the development of fully attributed 3D models across projects.
• Develop and embed standard products, quality standards and collaborative working approaches to improve engineering performance.
• Implement and promote Risk, Opportunity & Value processes to optimise project performance and deliver cost and carbon savings.
• Champion excellence in health and safety by completing required audits and documentation and ensuring safety is never compromised.
• Plan and manage the technical aspects of projects in collaboration with Lead Project Managers, Integrated Project Leaders and Discipline Heads.
• Ensure appropriate technical resources are allocated to meet project requirements and delivery demands.
• Act as a trusted and visible technical link between Operations, Construction and Commissioning.
• Effectively manage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction and support to multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, reduce costs and minimise carbon across programmes.
• Create an environment where engineers can develop and thrive, supporting individual growth and improving overall team performance.
• Challenge existing approaches and promote innovative engineering solutions to consistently improve project outcomes.
• Maintain high levels of integrity and accountability while building strong relationships and trust with project stakeholders.

Senior Technical Manager Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience working in a technical engineering role.
• Proven experience managing engineering designs and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques and project delivery.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of CDM regulations within engineering and construction projects.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate engineering teams.
• Strong technical judgement and the ability to make decisive, safety-conscious decisions in complex project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong customer-focused approach with the ability to understand and respond to client requirements.
• Experience working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and a commitment to maintaining high standards throughout project delivery.
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, cost reduction and carbon reduction.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and project demands.

Desirable

• Experience within the water and wastewater sector.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or capital delivery projects.
• Experience within framework, alliance or collaborative delivery environments.
• Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience with digital engineering, BIM and fully attributed 3D modelling.
• Knowledge of sustainable design and low-carbon engineering solutions.
• Experience implementing standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.