Engineering Manager
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Act as the Engineering Manager for allocated rail infrastructure projects, providing overall engineering leadership throughout the design lifecycle from concept to construction support. Establish and implement engineering management arrangements, define technical governance, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, integrated solutions while managing interfaces across civil, track, structural, and systems disciplines. Ensure compliance with UK railway standards, CDM Regulations, and client requirements through robust assurance processes including design verification, independent checking, and technical reviews. Monitor progress, manage technical risks, and act as the principal engineering interface with clients and stakeholders to support decision-making and project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another recognised engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised professional institution.
- Significant experience delivering multidisciplinary railway infrastructure design projects.
- Demonstrable experience performing Engineering Manager, Design Manager or equivalent engineering leadership roles.
- Previous appointment as a Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) or equivalent engineering authority.
- Excellent understanding of engineering management principles, engineering governance and technical assurance.
- Strong knowledge of UK railway standards, engineering assurance processes and relevant legislation.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage complex technical interfaces.
- Experience delivering projects through multiple design stages, from concept through detailed design and construction support.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Right to work in the UK
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another recognised engineering or Engineering/Project Management discipline.
- Experience delivering major rail infrastructure programmes.
- Knowledge of systems engineering, systems integration and systems assurance principles.
- Experience working within collaborative delivery models, including alliances and integrated project teams.
- Familiarity with BIM, digital engineering and information management processes.
- Experience supporting bids, framework submissions and business development activities.
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