About this role
West Yorkshire | Permanent | April 2027 start
This is a senior engineering appointment for an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer who is ready to take responsibility for an established engineering team and play a key role in the technical delivery of a growing infrastructure business.
The role is scheduled to commence in April 2027.
You’ll be responsible for making sure the engineering function works effectively across the business - from technical standards and design management through to engineering assurance, competence and the development of the team.
It’s a role with plenty of responsibility, but it isn’t purely about sitting behind a desk managing people. You’ll still be close enough to the engineering to make decisions, provide technical direction and get involved where your experience is needed.
What you'll be doing as Engineering Manager/CEM: Leading the engineering team and providing day-to-day technical directionManaging the performance, development and competence of engineers across the businessTaking responsibility for the engineering standards and processes used across projectsProviding technical support to operational and project teamsOverseeing the management and coordination of design activitiesEnsuring engineering requirements are understood and properly managed from project start through to deliveryProviding engineering assurance and making sure the necessary checks, reviews and approvals are in placeSupporting the appointment and management of CREs and CEMs across relevant projects and frameworksUndertaking CEM duties where requiredProviding senior technical input into rail projects and framework workTaking responsibility for temporary works arrangements and ensuring the appropriate engineering roles are appointedWorking with clients, designers, project teams and other stakeholders to resolve technical issuesIdentifying weaknesses or inefficiencies within the engineering function and putting practical improvements in placeSupporting the wider business with technical advice, engineering strategy and future planning About you: You’ll need to be an experienced civil engineer with Chartered status and a background in infrastructure, ideally including significant rail experience.You’re likely to have already operated in a senior engineering, technical management or engineering leadership position and will be comfortable being accountable for both people and technical decisions.You should have a good understanding of the requirements around CEM and CRE appointments, engineering assurance and design management within the rail environment.Experience of temporary works is also important.We’re particularly interested in people who have managed engineering teams before and genuinely enjoy developing engineers, rather than simply allocating work and checking progress.You’ll need to be confident dealing with people at all levels — from engineers and project teams through to clients and senior management — and able to make sound decisions when things aren't straightforward. The Benefits of this Engineering Manager/CEM Role This is an opportunity to join an established business in a position where your experience will have a direct influence on the engineering function.
The package includes:
25 days holiday + bank holidaysHybrid, flexible working (up to 2 days hybrid per week after probation)Pension schemeProfessional membership subscriptionsLife insuranceSick payPaid volunteer daysOngoing training and developmentClear progression opportunitiesModern office environment and collaborative team culture