UGC Engineering Manager — Hybrid EPC Leader (33-400kV)

United Infrastructure Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Executive development opportunities

Chartership support and CPD funding

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an UGC Engineering Manager to lead design across a 33–400kV EPC portfolio. You will manage senior engineers, ensure quality, programme, and technical integrity, and act as the senior technical interface with clients SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid.

Join a key leadership role in UIPTD's Power T&D business, with hybrid working and opportunities for executive development, chartership support, and CPD funding.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent); Masters desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of T&D engineering experience with 33kV to 400kV exposure.
• Proven track record of leading multi-engineer design teams in EPC/design consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and client-specific technical specs.
• Experience of CDM 2015 Principal Designer or Designer roles.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall technical accountability for UGC engineering outputs across schemes.
• Establish and maintain UGC design standards, procedures, and quality framework.
• Act as Engineering Authority and signatory for high-value deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and delivery efficiency.
• Provide technical governance across the EPC lifecycle from feasibility to as-built.
• Represent UIPTD at client governance forums and design reviews.
• Direct line management of Senior/Lead Engineers and Intermediate Engineers.
• Manage resource allocation across concurrent schemes; assist recruitment and development.
• Lead or contribute to tender/ PQQ submissions for UGC framework contracts.
• Review engineering fee estimates and resource plans for bids.
• Develop client relationships at senior level; resolve complex technical issues.
• Fulfil Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project delivery

CDM 2015 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Civil or Structural)

Masters desirable

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an UGC Engineering Manager to lead design across a 33–400kV EPC portfolio. You will manage senior engineers, ensure quality, programme, and technical integrity, and act as the senior technical interface with clients SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid.

Join a key leadership role in UIPTD's Power T&D business, with hybrid working and opportunities for executive development, chartership support, and CPD funding.