Engineering Manager
- Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are seeking a highly experienced Engineering Manager who will be responsible for all the design and engineering activities within a designated sector. The Engineering Manager will ensure technical excellence, team leadership, and project integration across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Working closely with Project Managers and Heads of Discipline, they oversee internal and supply chain teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and value-driven outcomes. Key Responsibilities: * Lead engineering/design across projects, ensuring cost, time, and quality targets.
* Ensure compliance with VVB's design management, assurance, and quality systems.
* Drive constructability, HSE best practice, and technical excellence through design reviews.
* Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to integrate requirements effectively.
* Provide accurate design estimates and resource planning; track design changes.
* Conduct design audits, resolve non-conformances, and manage sector engineering resources.
* Oversee documentation: design registers, RFIs, TQs, MARs, and risk registers.
* Perform CAT 1/2 design checks and act as Design Manager on smaller projects.
* Support graduate development and foster a collaborative, innovative team culture. Sector-Specific Duties * Rail - Act as CRE/CEM per NR/L2/INI/02009; ensure compliance with TfL and 3rd party rail standards.
* Highways - Adhere to National Highways (CD352) and CPS/private road tunnel standards.
* Power & Utilities - Serve as CDAE/IDC under TP188; ensure compliance with NG, UKPN, Water UK, and WIMES standards. Skills & Experience: * Broad engineering leadership across multiple disciplines and project phases.
* MEPHFC systems expertise and design assurance knowledge.
* Skilled in planning, budgeting, and performance reporting.
* Proficient in 2D/3D CAD, BIM (min Level 2), CDM 2015 compliance, and MS Office.
* Strong client/stakeholder management and site issue resolution.
* Knowledge of design, procurement, installation, and commissioning processes. Qualifications * Accredited Engineering degree; Chartered status.
* Professional membership (IET, IMechE, CIBSE, etc.).
* HSE training (SMSTS/IOSH), CSCS (AQP/PQP), Full UK driving licence. Desired:
* Project Management (APM/PRINCE2), NEBOSH, TWC, AP (Lifting/Elec/Mech). Experience
* Proven engineering/project leadership in design, T&C, and handover.
* Roles held: Design Engineer, Lead Engineer, Project/Design/Commissioning Manager
* Strong client-facing and turnkey project delivery background. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.
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