Technical Manager - Process Engineering

Galliford Try; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in Bristol is seeking a Technical Manager - Process Engineering to provide technical leadership and drive improvements. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in managing design functions. The role includes ensuring compliance with standards, developing engineers, and interfacing with clients. This position offers career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience managing design functions internally and externally.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and add value to the company.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Train and develop engineers within your discipline.

Skills

Subject Matter Expert in engineering

Leadership skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Communication and presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree (MEng, MSc, BEng, BSc)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Technical Manager - Process Engineering, Bristol

Client: Galliford Try

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4429ea57e3b2

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
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We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If sent, no fee will be applicable. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Role Overview

The Technical Manager will be a key member of the Engineering Management Team, providing technical leadership and driving business improvements in a specific area of expertise. They will develop proactive relationships with the Engineering Leadership Team, Design Delivery Managers, Framework Design Managers, Discipline Managers, and external clients. This role supports strategic engineering objectives without being on project-critical paths.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and add value to Galliford Try, accountable to the Engineering Leadership Team.
• Respond to business challenges requiring expert attention.
• Provide specialist advice on discipline-specific, scientific, technical, and engineering principles.
• Train and develop engineers within your discipline.
• Communicate ideas effectively to stakeholders, clients, and colleagues, based on application examples or first principles.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Support Technical Governance and Assurance.
• Act as an internal disruptor and innovator, seeking industry norms and technological advancements.
• Support external consultancy development as SME.
• Interface with clients on technical leadership.
• Assist in work winning and develop industry-wide peer networks.
• Maintain recognition in your area of expertise.
• Commit to personal development.
• Develop and manage relationships, working closely with senior management to understand wider needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Galliford Try’s management systems and policies, including SHE, Carbon, Digital, DfMA, and Innovation strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Subject Matter Expert in a key engineering area.
• Experience managing design functions internally and externally.
• Ability to promote best practices and innovation at all levels.
• Leadership in initiatives and supporting design teams.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to prioritize in challenging environments.
• Commercial awareness and performance management skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Engineering degree (MEng, MSc, BEng, BSc) or relevant qualifications.
• Professional membership is advantageous.
• Experience with Digital Technologies and Advanced Applications in construction.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile UK projects, stability, and career development within a leading principal contractor. We support wellbeing, training, and flexible working arrangements, along with a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, discounts, schemes, and medical options.

About Us

Our purpose is to improve lives through infrastructure and community facilities, fostering opportunities for our people, and caring for the environment. We value excellence, integrity, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Additional Information

We welcome flexible working, encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, and are committed to inclusive hiring practices. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities meeting essential criteria.