Engineering Manager – Preconstruction Glasgow | Occasional UK Travel Boyd Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Preconstruction Team based at their Head Office in Glasgow This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer looking to take ownership of design management across both preconstruction and live construction phases within a well-established and forward-thinking business. The Role Reporting directly to the Preconstruction Director, you will lead and manage all design activities, overseeing internal engineering and CAD teams, coordinating external designers, and providing high-level technical support across projects. This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring strong leadership capability, technical excellence, and commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities Design & Team Management Lead and manage design, engineering and CAD personnel Coordinate workload to ensure timely project delivery Manage permanent and temporary works design within agreed budgets and programmes Oversee design compliance, CDM, H&S and environmental standards Ensure robust design control through Viewpoint for Projects Maintain accurate and auditable design records Technical Leadership Provide technical advice across preconstruction and construction stages Develop value-engineered alternative solutions Review complex method statements Advise on defects and compensation events Support ISO 19650 implementation Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with clients, suppliers and third-party stakeholders Assist with supplier approvals and technical standards development Support estimating through provision of technical pricing input Promote best practice and represent the business professionally What We’re Looking For Chartered Civil Engineer Minimum 10 years’ experience within civil engineering Strong background in detailed permanent and temporary works design Proven leadership of engineering/design teams Experience securing third-party technical approvals Strong working knowledge of industry specifications and construction processes CAD proficiency Mix of site and design office experience desirable CSCS card preferred The Person We’re seeking someone who can: Lead, mentor and develop engineering teams Communicate confidently and assert technical viewpoints Identify risk and opportunity early Think laterally while remaining commercially and technically objective Work independently while contributing strategically to the wider business Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected civil engineering contractor delivering projects across Scotland, offering: A senior leadership position Flexible working arrangements Strong pipeline of secured work Opportunity to influence design strategy and operational success For a confidential discussion, please contact Boyd Recruitment today