Engineering Manager
Workington, Cumbria
Competitive Salary + Package
Permanent | Full-Time
Our client, a leading Tier 1 infrastructure and engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their growing team in Workington. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a highly regulated environment, supporting major infrastructure and nuclear-sector projects across both work-winning and project delivery functions.
The successful candidate will lead engineering assurance, design management, technical governance and engineering delivery across complex projects, while helping shape future engineering capability within the business.
The Role
The Engineering Manager will lead engineering support across nominated sectors and projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance and collaboration throughout the full project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading management of the engineering function within the sector/region
Managing engineering assurance across design, construction, commissioning and handover
Acting as CDM Principal Designer and ensuring statutory compliance
Supporting feasibility studies, option selection and hazard/risk reduction activities
Ensuring health, safety, quality, environmental and welfare considerations are embedded into all design decisions
Driving innovation, alternative engineering solutions and value engineering opportunities
Providing technical support to bids, tenders and client submissions
Leading and developing Design Managers and wider engineering teams
Ensuring engineering processes align with client requirements, latest standards and best practice
Promoting continuous improvement, lessons learned and engineering excellence across projects
Supporting recruitment, mentoring and professional development of engineers across all levels
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and external stakeholders
Supporting collaborative delivery models aligned with Project 13 principles where applicable
Deputising for the Project Manager when required
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should possess:
Degree qualification in a relevant infrastructure engineering discipline
Incorporated Engineer status (or equivalent recognised professional accreditation)
Significant experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environment
Strong background in design management, engineering governance and project delivery
Experience within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, infrastructure or major projects
Strong understanding of CDM Principal Designer duties
Knowledge of NEC contracts and construction delivery processes
Familiarity with client engineering procedures, gated project processes and stakeholder approvals
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Experience
Sellafield or nuclear sector project experience
Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions
Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex infrastructure projects
Training & Development
Preferred or required training may include:
CDM Principal Designers and Designers
NEC4 Contract Understanding
Checking and Approval of Work
SMSTS
Nuclear Site Licence Conditions
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
Senior leadership position within a respected Tier 1 contractor
Long-term career progression and professional development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Collaborative and technically challenging project environment
To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Craig:
(phone number removed)