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Engineering Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Engineering Manager

12 Month Contract 
Location: South East England, Reading
 Working Pattern: 2-3 days per week onsite (subject to business needs)
 IR35 Status: Inside IR35
 Rate: £63.50 per hour
 
Due to the security restrictions we can only consider people eligible for high level security clearances, this restriction requires UK Citizenship.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of complex facility design solutions within a highly regulated environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring engineering outputs meet business requirements, regulatory standards, and lifecycle performance expectations. 
You will act as the primary engineering authority on assigned projects, overseeing multidisciplinary design delivery while ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness throughout.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead engineering representative on projects, accountable for delivery against quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives
Ensure engineering requirements are clearly defined, appropriate, and aligned with project needs
Develop and deliver integrated facility design solutions, including supporting safety documentation
Identify and evaluate design options, selecting optimal solutions that meet functional and lifecycle performance requirements
Maintain oversight of design development through structured reviews and governance processes
Manage design intent and configuration from initial concept through to project handover
Assess readiness of designs for each project phase (e.g. tender, construction, commissioning, handover)
Recommend budgets and delivery programmes for design activities
Evaluate and ensure suitability and competency of engineering resources (internal and external)
Act as the main point of contact for all engineering matters within the project
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to capability development within the engineering function

Key Duties

Deliver fit-for-purpose facility designs that meet business and regulatory requirements
Ensure designs are safe, licensable, and deliverable across the full project lifecycle
Promote high standards in safety, health, environment, security, and quality
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading engineering delivery within a project environment
Strong background in multidisciplinary engineering (e.g. electrical and systems integration)
Experience with production systems and process-related equipment
Demonstrated experience integrating design solutions into new or existing facilities
Solid understanding of engineering design lifecycle and configuration management
Ability to manage stakeholders and drive engineering outcomes

Additional Information

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work on sensitive projects in the UK
This role may require background checks in line with industry standards
Interviews will be conducted remotely via video conferencingServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
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