Job Description:

Hyreus is currently recruiting an experienced Engineering Manager for an exciting opportunity based in Cumbria with a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor operating within the power and nuclear sectors.

The successful candidate will provide engineering leadership across major infrastructure and civil engineering projects, ensuring technical activities are coordinated effectively and delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements. Working closely with design, construction, commercial and project management teams, you will oversee engineering deliverables, support technical decision-making and help drive successful project delivery within a complex, highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take on a senior role supporting significant power and nuclear infrastructure projects in Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical direction across project activities and work packages.

• Lead and coordinate engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration between design, construction, commercial and project management functions.

• Manage engineering deliverables, technical documentation, design interfaces and engineering programmes.

• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant standards, specifications, legislation and project requirements.

• Coordinate with design consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain progress.

• Review technical submissions, drawings, specifications, calculations and engineering documentation.

• Identify and manage engineering risks, technical challenges and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the development of construction methodologies, temporary works and practical engineering solutions.

• Monitor engineering progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.

• Promote buildability, value engineering and continuous improvement across project activities.

• Ensure engineering works are delivered in accordance with health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.

• Attend technical reviews, design coordination meetings and project progress meetings.

• Maintain accurate engineering records and provide updates to senior project management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer or in a similar senior engineering role.

• Strong background in civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.

• Experience working for a Tier One contractor or within a large, complex project environment.

• Previous experience within the power, nuclear, energy or other highly regulated sectors would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction methodologies, technical assurance and project delivery.

• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• Knowledge of relevant UK construction standards, health and safety legislation and quality management processes.

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification; professional membership of an appropriate engineering institution would be advantageous.

• Strong leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of how engineering decisions affect programme, cost and project performance.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships across project teams.