Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Mane Contract Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to join a leading international engineering contractor and take ownership of civil engineering across its growing Power & Renewables business.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a civil engineering professional who wants to influence strategy, design, project delivery and team development
, rather than simply manage individual packages.

With a substantial portfolio of work extending 5+ years
, this role offers long-term stability, career development and the opportunity to work on major infrastructure and energy projects.

As Civil Engineering Manager
, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across the civil engineering function, supporting projects from tender and pre-construction through to construction and handover
.

You'll work closely with engineering, electrical, commercial and project teams to develop practical, commercially sound solutions while ensuring consistent standards and quality across the business.

• Lead and develop civil engineering strategy, processes and standards across the Power & Renewables business
• Build, manage and mentor high-performing civil engineering teams
• Lead civil engineering input into tenders and pre-construction activities
• Oversee preliminary designs covering earthworks, drainage, access roads and structures
• Assess risks relating to ground conditions, flooding, utilities and environmental factors
• Manage design consultants and ensure design outputs meet project and client requirements
• Provide technical oversight across multiple projects from tender through to completion
• Coordinate civil, electrical, commercial and project delivery teams
• Provide strategic oversight during construction, supporting teams with technical issues, changes and risk management
• Lead site audits and ensure compliance, quality and engineering standards are maintained
• Oversee as-built documentation, H&S files and project close-out
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across the business

We're looking to speak with experienced Civil Engineering Managers and senior civil professionals with a background in infrastructure, utilities, energy or Power & Renewables
.

• Strong civil engineering experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing project delivery
• Experience across the full project lifecycle
  , from tender through to handover
• Strong understanding of civil design, construction and engineering standards
• Experience managing design consultants and technical stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how design decisions affect cost and programme
• Strong client, contractor and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and technical levels
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package
• Long-term portfolio of work extending 5+ years
• Opportunity to work on major Power & Renewables projects
• Senior leadership position with genuine influence
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary working environment

If you're an experienced Civil Engineering Manager, Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Lead looking for your next senior opportunity within Power & Renewables
, we'd like to hear from you.