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Engineering Manager
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Grays
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Manager - Highways, Structures & Tunnels
Location: Essex
Department: Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Project Director
Salary: £75,000-£85,000 + Package
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams in the design, construction, and maintenance of major highway infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, retaining structures, and associated civil works. This role requires technical excellence, project leadership, and strong coordination across stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
·Oversee planning, design, and delivery of large-scale highway and tunnel projects from concept through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.
·Provide expert guidance on structural and geotechnical engineering aspects of tunnels, bridges, and major highway assets.
·Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and consultants; mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
·Liaise with government agencies, contractors, consultants, and utility providers to align project objectives and resolve technical issues.
·Ensure projects comply with relevant local and national engineering codes (e.g., AASHTO, Eurocodes, FHWA standards), environmental regulations, and health & safety requirements.
·Oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering processes to ensure structural integrity, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.
·Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and procurement of technical services and construction contracts.
·Promote the use of emerging technologies, digital engineering (BIM), and sustainable design practices.
Qualifications:
·Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's preferred)
·Professional Engineering (PE) License or Chartered Engineer status required
·10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure design and project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
·Proven expertise in highway structures, tunnel engineering (cut-and-cover and bored), and bridge design
·Proficiency in structural and civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, MIDAS, Plaxis, or similar)
·Familiarity with construction methods, materials, and safety regulations in heavy civil projects
Preferred Skills:
·Strong project management skills (PMP certification is a plus)
·Experience with public-private partnerships (P3), design-build contracts, or major government-funded infrastructure programs
·Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
·Ability to manage multiple high-value, technically complex projects simultaneously
Benefits:
·Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans
·Professional development opportunities
·Flexible working arrangements and paid time off
·Opportunity to work on nation-defining infrastructure projects
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us. Please submit your CV to (url removed)Before You Apply
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