Engineering Manager | CRE - #2158209

West Yorkshire | Permanent | April 2027 start

This is a senior engineering appointment for an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer who is ready to take responsibility for an established engineering team and play a key role in the technical delivery of a growing infrastructure business.

The role is scheduled to commence in April 2027.

You’ll be responsible for making sure the engineering function works effectively across the business - from technical standards and design management through to engineering assurance, competence and the development of the team.

It’s a role with plenty of responsibility, but it isn’t purely about sitting behind a desk managing people. You’ll still be close enough to the engineering to make decisions, provide technical direction and get involved where your experience is needed.

• Leading the engineering team and providing day-to-day technical direction
• Managing the performance, development and competence of engineers across the business
• Taking responsibility for the engineering standards and processes used across projects
• Providing technical support to operational and project teams
• Overseeing the management and coordination of design activities
• Ensuring engineering requirements are understood and properly managed from project start through to delivery
• Providing engineering assurance and making sure the necessary checks, reviews and approvals are in place
• Supporting the appointment and management of CREs and CEMs across relevant projects and frameworks
• Undertaking CEM duties where required
• Providing senior technical input into rail projects and framework work
• Taking responsibility for temporary works arrangements and ensuring the appropriate engineering roles are appointed
• Working with clients, designers, project teams and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Identifying weaknesses or inefficiencies within the engineering function and putting practical improvements in place
• Supporting the wider business with technical advice, engineering strategy and future planning

• You’ll need to be an experienced civil engineer with Chartered status and a background in infrastructure, ideally including significant rail experience.
• You’re likely to have already operated in a senior engineering, technical management or engineering leadership position and will be comfortable being accountable for both people and technical decisions.
• You should have a good understanding of the requirements around CEM and CRE appointments, engineering assurance and design management within the rail environment.
• Experience of temporary works is also important.
• We’re particularly interested in people who have managed engineering teams before and genuinely enjoy developing engineers, rather than simply allocating work and checking progress.
• You’ll need to be confident dealing with people at all levels — from engineers and project teams through to clients and senior management — and able to make sound decisions when things aren't straightforward.

This is an opportunity to join an established business in a position where your experience will have a direct influence on the engineering function.

The package includes:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid, flexible working (up to 2 days hybrid per week after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership subscriptions
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Paid volunteer days
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Modern office environment and collaborative team culture