Engineering Manager

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our preconstruction team and lead all engineering and design coordination activities. The Engineering Manager will oversee internal design teams, external consultants, and client relationships while providing technical leadership to support operational delivery.

Based at our Head Office in Glasgow, this Engineering Manager position offers flexible working arrangements and covers projects across Scotland, with occasional travel throughout the UK. Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, the Engineering Manager will manage and deliver all design activities across both preconstruction and construction stages.

Location: Office based with site visits across Scotland
Hours: 44 hours per week

Design & Engineering Management

• Manage design, engineering, and CAD personnel within the department

• Coordinate workloads to ensure timely completion of projects

• Manage permanent and temporary works design within agreed timelines and budgets

• Report weekly on design workload and progress to senior management

• Maintain accurate design records and documentation

• Undertake internal team audits

• Ensure design processes are managed through Viewpoint for Projects

• Ensure CDM, Health & Safety, and Environmental regulations are followed

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical advice and engineering guidance to internal teams and project stakeholders

• Develop value engineered alternative solutions during preconstruction and construction phases

• Review complex or unusual method statements

• Review defects or compensation events and advise on technical solutions

• Assist with implementation of ISO 19650 standards

Administrative & Preconstruction Support

• Assist with approval and management of external suppliers

• Support development and maintenance of technical design procedures and standards

• Obtain or provide pricing information to support estimating activities

General Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and third parties as required

• Promote engineering best practice internally

• Support business development and maintain strong customer relationships

• Chartered Civil Engineer with minimum 10 years experience

• Current relevant CSCS card preferred

• Extensive experience within the civil engineering sector

• Strong background in permanent and temporary works design, including CAD

• Working knowledge of relevant industry specifications and approvals processes

• Proven knowledge of engineering management, construction processes, and technical design delivery

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to identify risks and opportunities within project design

• Capable of independent decision-making and managing multiple priorities

• Combination of site and design office experience preferred