Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager

Location:

Workington, Cumbria

Contract:

Permanent
Reporting to:
Head of Projects

Lead the engineering delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects. Join our Technical Services team at Sellafield to provide engineering leadership across major infrastructure projects, shaping complex engineering solutions, driving innovation, and delivering the UK’s most challenging and rewarding infrastructure projects.

• Lead the engineering function across designated projects and sectors, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering activities.
• Manage and develop engineering teams, including Responsible Engineers, Design Managers, Designers, Temporary Works Coordinators and CDM representatives.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout feasibility, design, construction, commissioning and project handover.
• Act as the lead engineering assurance authority, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client requirements and industry standards.
• Undertake the duties of the CDM Principal Designer and ensure design risks are identified, managed and reduced.
• Support project bids and tender submissions by providing technical expertise and engineering solutions.
• Promote innovative engineering methods, value engineering and the adoption of new technologies to improve project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with clients, construction teams, quality, BIM and Digital teams, and supply chain partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Ensure engineering processes remain aligned with current legislation, industry standards and client requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned, engineering best practice and technical excellence across projects.
• Support the recruitment, mentoring and professional development of engineering teams, helping to build future capability across the business.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance throughout all engineering activities.

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or another relevant infrastructure engineering discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar engineering leadership role with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Significant experience across design, construction and engineering management within major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and construction delivery processes.
• Familiarity with client engineering procedures, gated project processes and engineering assurance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and developing technical talent.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Capability to deputise for the Project Manager when required.

• The opportunity to lead engineering on nationally significant nuclear infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• The chance to work alongside highly experienced engineering professionals.
• Ongoing professional development and support for career progression.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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