Engineering Manager

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 conferencing

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