Technical Manager – Civil & Geotechnical for Energy Infra

Luddon Construction Limited; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Professional membership support

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Luddon Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Manager (Civil & Geotechnical) to lead technical assurance, design management and quality compliance across energy infrastructure and civil projects in the UK.

You will coordinate internal and external design resources, manage technical risks, review deliverables and support construction teams with technical guidance, quality assurance and validation documentation to ensure safe, efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 5+ years in civil/geotechnical/technical management role.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of British Standards, Eurocodes and construction specifications.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support across multiple energy and civil engineering projects.
• Manage and coordinate geotechnical and civil engineering design activities.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and regulatory authorities.
• Support pre-construction activities including tender submissions, methodologies and value engineering exercises.
• Review project specifications and ensure technical compliance throughout project delivery.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.
• Provide technical support to project managers, site engineers and construction teams.
• Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained across project works.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), inspection records and quality documentation.
• Prepare, review and approve validation reports and technical handover documentation.
• Support project completion and handover processes by ensuring all technical records are complete and auditable.
• Attend project progress, design, risk and client meetings as required.
• Mentor and support engineers and technical staff within the business.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Project leadership

Documentation review

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Luddon Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Manager (Civil & Geotechnical) to lead technical assurance, design management and quality compliance across energy infrastructure and civil projects in the UK.

You will coordinate internal and external design resources, manage technical risks, review deliverables and support construction teams with technical guidance, quality assurance and validation documentation to ensure safe, efficient project delivery.