Principal Engineering Manager

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About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineering Manager to join our UK design team. As a Principal Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the management and leadership of a design team including project financial responsibility. The position is required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction and commissioning. The specific role is required primarily to support our Severn Trent, United Utilities, and Northumbrian Water frameworks, however, there will be ample opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for a variety of clients. This is a permanent position and will be of a hybrid nature, ideally based in or around our Durham office; however, we are open to receiving applications from candidates from across the UK to be based at one of our other regional offices or on a remote basis.
What will your day look like
Your day will involve:
Being a technical expert providing design guidance, support, and challenge.
Identifying the scope of projects and incorporating them into a priced program of work.
Managing all design aspects across the project lifecycle to time, cost, and quality metrics.
Acting as the single point of contact for projects.
Providing guidance on best methods and practice to meet technical and project requirements.
Planning and managing all project design requirements.
Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, and other appropriate regulations.
Interfacing with Clients on technical matters and maintaining a strong working relationship.
Engaging with stakeholders regarding project matters and providing technical reports, permits, responses to queries, etc. as required by the project.
Preparing tender and project requirements and fee estimates.
Administering reporting to line management including monitoring structural design program delivery, resources, and budgets.
Inspiring team members to deliver first-class project performance.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
To be an Engineer (C.Eng, I.Eng) or working towards or have experience equivalent to relevant competency requirements.
Previous people/line management experience.
Strong management and co-ordination skills.
Problem-solving and technical realization skills.
Knowledge including statutory processes and technical standards.
Understanding of current H&S legislation and the CDM Regulations.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
What’s in it for you
We offer:
A rewarding salary tailored to your skills and experience.
Celebration of hard work and recognition of our colleagues.
Access to a variety of flexible benefits.
28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Pension scheme assurance.
Friendly policies.
Selection of lifestyle benefit options.
Wellbeing program.
Assistance program for health and wellbeing.
Onsite mental health first aiders.
Volunteering days in your community.
Charity matched giving.
Initiative for achieving recognized professional qualifications.
About us
We design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on, and people connected. We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power, and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience, and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish Water.
We are an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity, and creates an engaging workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next... We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognize talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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