Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Highways

Location:

Lincoln

Role:
Project-based - Engineering & Design Leadership

Salary:
Competitive (DOE) + Benefits

Are you a technically strong Civil Engineering professional with proven leadership experience in design delivery?

Our client — a major infrastructure contractor with a strong track record across highways, rail, flood & coastal defence and industrial projects — is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering design and delivery across a large highways project in Lincolnshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-profile infrastructure delivery, driving design excellence and operational delivery across a major project portfolio.

• Lead all design and engineering activities on projects, including temporary works and managing external consultants
• Ensure design compliance, approvals and quality standards are met
• Lead CDM Principal Designer duties and responsibilities
• Deliver operationally effective designs on time and within budget
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and subject matter experts across the business
• Act as the main design point of contact for clients, stakeholders and third parties
• Drive the adoption and integration of digital technologies across project delivery
• Support supply chain technical compliance and project risk management

• Proven experience in civil engineering and construction design, ideally in highways or major infrastructure
• Strong technical knowledge with a sound understanding of operational delivery and risk management
• A results-driven approach with strong quality focus and flexibility to meet deadlines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Customer-focused mindset with an eye for value and continuous improvement

If you’re a proactive Engineering Manager looking to lead design delivery on high-profile infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.