Engineering Manager

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical insurance

Job summary

KinTec Recruitment Ltd in Manchester seeks an Engineering Manager to lead design and engineering delivery for water and wastewater projects, from concept through handover.

You will coordinate civil, process, electrical and health & safety teams, guide procurement, manage budgets and resources, and build strong client relationships while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with design budgets and timelines.
• Confident collaborating across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; HSE knowledge.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering delivery across water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee full project lifecycle - surveys, design development, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Work with civil, process, electrical and H&S teams for integrated delivery.
• Guide procurement and equipment selection, factoring lead times.
• Coordinate external designers and subcontractors to meet objectives.
• Carry out site visits to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across delivery.
• Prepare project reports and flag risks and milestones.
• Feed lessons learned into continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Analytical skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Engineering Manager (Permanent)

Working Location

Manchester

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£80,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Medical

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering delivery across water and wastewater treatment projects
• Oversee the full project lifecycle - surveys, design development, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Work closely with civil, process, electrical, and health & safety teams to ensure integrated delivery
• Guide procurement and equipment selection, factoring lead times into the project programme
• Coordinate external designers and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with project objectives and quality standards
• Carry out site visits to monitor progress and resolve technical issues
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure consistent health, safety, and environmental compliance across delivery
• Prepare project reports and status updates, flagging key risks and milestones
• Feed lessons learned into continuous improvement across the business

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards, preferred
• Strong commercial acumen - comfortable managing design budgets, timelines, and resources
• Confident collaborating across multiple disciplines in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving technical issues
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in water and wastewater
• Proficiency with information management systems and design software such as AutoCAD or Revit

Work Schedule

Full-time

About the Role

If you are an Engineering Manager who wants genuine ownership of design and delivery across a live water and wastewater portfolio, this is a role focused on real technical leadership within a growing design-and-build workload. Bring your expertise to lead projects from concept through to handover, enhance stakeholder relationships, and drive innovation across the business.