Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical

Sector: Water | Wastewater | Engineering & Construction

Key Responsibilities

Lead design and engineering delivery across water and wastewater treatment projects.
Oversee the full project lifecycle, including surveys, design development, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Work closely with civil, process, electrical, and H&S teams to ensure integrated delivery.
Guide procurement and equipment selection, factoring lead times into the project programme.
Coordinate external designers and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with project objectives and quality standards.
Carry out site visits to monitor progress and resolve technical issues.
Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure consistent health, safety, and environmental compliance across delivery.
Prepare project reports and status updates, flagging key risks and milestones.
Feed lessons learned into continuous improvement across the business.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer status, or working towards, preferred.
Strong commercial acumen, comfortable managing design budgets, timelines, and resources.
Confident collaborating across multiple disciplines in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving technical issues.
In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in water and wastewater.
Proficiency with information management systems and design software such as AutoCAD or Revit.

Benefits

Car Allowance
Bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed