Can you demonstrate where you have led the technical assurance process on a major project, covering design, construction, commissioning, and handover?
What examples can you provide of implementing innovative engineering methods, technologies, or value‑engineering solutions that materially improved project outcomes?
What excites you most about the opportunity to influence engineering strategy across multiple high‑profile infrastructure projects and shape the development of future engineering talent?
The Opportunity
Civil Engineering sector, tier 1 experience preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior engineering leadership role at a time of growth, innovation, and increased demand across multiple major infrastructure projects. You will play a pivotal part in shaping technical excellence, influencing engineering strategy, and driving high‑quality delivery across bids and live projects. This role offers the chance to lead talented engineering teams, introduce cutting‑edge techniques and technologies, and directly impact successful project outcomes while supporting the long‑term development of engineering capability across the organisation.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
* Ensure engineering processes and procedures are consistently implemented across all projects in your sector.
* Lead technical assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and project handover.
* Provide expert technical advice to sector leaders, clients, and bid teams.
* Line‑manage design managers, supporting their performance and development.
* Review and update engineering procedures to align with the latest standards and industry best practice.
* Promote the use of new technology, innovation, and best practice in both permanent and temporary works.
* Uphold high standards of safety, quality, and environmental practices and challenge poor performance when necessary.
* Support recruitment, training, and the professional development of engineers across all levels.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, universities, and industry partners.
* Support the development, competency assessment, and movement of engineering staff across projects and bids.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
* Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
* Extensive experience across both construction and design environments.
* Capability to deputise for a Project Manager when needed.
* Strong understanding of Principal Designer duties and ERIC principles.
It’s great if you also have the following
* Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex infrastructure projects
* A history of implementing innovative engineering solutions or digital technologies
* Strong client‑facing and stakeholder‑management experience
* Experience supporting engineers through professional qualification routes
* Involvement in preparing technical content for bids, tenders, or work‑winning activities
The setting for the role:
You will work across a diverse range of infrastructure projects, supporting both work‑winning and delivery teams. The environment is highly collaborative, with opportunities to influence early design decisions, drive technical excellence, and shape engineering performance across the entire project lifecycle. The role demands strong leadership, technical rigour, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.