Engineering Design Manager

Jobs Engineering Design Manager More Information Salary £51,356 to £54,495

Expires
27/09/2026

Location Tameside, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Job Type Full Time

Tameside Council’s Engineering Service is seeking to appoint an experienced Engineering Design Manager to our expanding team, to lead and support its civil and structural engineering design teams, shaping and delivering infrastructure improvements.

As an Engineering Design Manager, you will act as a focal point for the delivery and coordination of design services, providing technical leadership and support across the team. The primary function of the service is to deliver design and project management expertise in a consultancy capacity to Engineering Services and other internal council clients.

The team undertakes a diverse workload, including highway schemes (such as bridges and retaining structures), drainage schemes, public realm projects, and bespoke construction commissions.

You will be responsible for the effective and efficient management, performance, and development of a team of professional staff, ensuring delivery in line with required standards, service levels, and council policies and procedures.

This role incorporates responsibility for delivering the council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) duties.

The council has a significant Highways Asset Management Plan (HAMP) programme, with investment of up to £90 million over the next five years, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure improvements across the borough. This will include the design, refurbishment and reconstruction of a number of Tameside MBC’s assets, working closely with the Council’s in-house delivery team.

Upcoming works include supporting the delivery of major regeneration schemes funded through the Local Regeneration Fund (formerly Levelling Up Fund) across three of the borough’s towns, the refurbishment of a five-span viaduct across a railway line, road safety schemes, and works associated with the delivery of Godley Green Garden Village.

The successful applicant will lead on the identification and management of external funding opportunities and the associated bid processes.

About You

You will be an experienced professional with a background in construction and a strong understanding of the day-to-day operation of an engineering design team. You will ideally have knowledge of relevant design standards and an understanding of local authority processes, governance, and decision-making within a public sector environment.

You will also demonstrate:

A proven track record in programme, project and contractual management Awareness of commercial practices within a construction environment Strong leadership and team development skills The empathy, professionalism, and collaborative approach expected of a local government officer Working Arrangements

The Design Team operates a 36-hour per week flexi-time scheme, and flexible working requests will be considered to support work-life balance. The role is based at the service’s Tame Street Depot, Stalybridge.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Housing, Environment & Estates at Tameside Council.

“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.

“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.

‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient,…