Senior Engineering Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Engineer to join a highly regulated and complex engineering environment on a 12 month contract. This role will see you taking ownership of facility design delivery across key projects, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and aligned with business and operational requirements.

You will play a critical role in leading engineering activity, working closely with senior stakeholders, and driving high quality design outcomes from concept through to handover.

The Role

As the Lead Engineer, you will act as the primary engineering authority on allocated projects, responsible for delivering integrated facility design solutions that meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

You will ensure designs are fit for purpose across the full lifecycle, from initial concept through to construction, commissioning, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead engineering representative and main point of contact for all engineering matters on assigned projects
Deliver integrated facility design solutions, including appropriate safety and compliance documentation
Ensure engineering requirements are clearly defined, suitable, and aligned to business needs
Provide recommendations on budget and programme to support design delivery
Oversee design progression through regular reviews, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards are met
Manage design intent and configuration control from project inception through to handover
Assess the suitability of designs at each project phase (tender, construction, commissioning, etc.)
Ensure appropriate engineering resource capability and competency (internal and external)
Drive delivery with a focus on safety, quality, cost effectiveness, and schedule
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of engineering capabilityAbout You

Proven experience in leading engineering design within complex or regulated environments
Strong understanding of facility or infrastructure design lifecycle
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and act as a key decision-maker
Experience ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, and compliance standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
A proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvementWhat's on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex projects
A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
Scope to influence and shape engineering design capability
Competitive rate of pay