Senior Engineering Manager (Highways)

Lead delivery with vision.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Join us as a Senior Engineering Manager in our Transportation Project Delivery Practice team, and you'll have the opportunity to manage the technical delivery of an exciting variety of multi-disciplinary Transportation projects. You will oversee Engineering Management on our Strategic and Regional Highways and Local Transport projects alongside having the opportunity to support other markets including Rail & Transit. You'll collaborate on projects across all stages of the project lifecycle and support our clients, which include National Highways, Combined and Local Authorities, Design & Build Contractors and many others. With such size, scope and scale, you'll have plenty of opportunities to keep yourself challenged.

• Technical Leadership of Major Projects and Programmes in Transportation.
• Supervision and preparation of engineering work for all types of Highways projects through the full range of Project Control Framework stages.
• Undertake the role of Engineering Manager / Technical Leader on a range of projects.
• Leadership in delivery of CDM requirements and acting as Principal Designer where instructed by the client.
• Creating a cohesive design team including local, national & international resources.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects by co-ordinating cross-discipline interfaces.
• Utilisation of systems thinking and systems engineering approaches to delivery assurance.
• Building and maintaining close working relationships with our clients.
• Preparation of pre-qualification responses, proposals and tenders.
• Growing the Engineering Management workbank and seeking new opportunities.

• Proven technical management experience of multi-disciplinary highways project Design and Construction with particular emphasis on the management and co-ordination of design activities.
• Proven experience of a technical leadership role on a range of Highways Major Projects, Highways Improvements, Public Realm & Integrated Transport projects with Clients including Design and Build contractors.
• Experience of highway scheme promotion through statutory orders and/or Development Consent Orders (DCO).
• An Engineering or other relevant numerate degree qualification.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status within your core engineering discipline.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant safety, standards and regulations associated with the Highways sector including expert knowledge of MCDHW, DMRB and other design guidance such as Manual for Streets.
• A proven track record of growing and maintaining your workbank.
• Experience of handing technical responses to pre-qualification, proposals and tenders, including pricing elements.
• Proven ability to mentor and support more junior colleagues in technical engineering design excellence.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

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