Contract Engineering Manager – Energy Storage Project
Location: Manchester with occasional site visits to Northwich, Cheshire (Hybrid)
Contract Length: Long Term
Outside IR35 (pending determination)
About the Project
We’re supporting the delivery of a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme focused on developing a large-scale underground gas and hydrogen storage facility in the North West. This project plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s energy transition, enhancing long-term energy security, and enabling net-zero ambitions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, DCO-approved project at the intersection of energy security, decarbonisation, and hydrogen innovation.
The Role
As the Engineering Manager, you will oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities across the design and early construction stages. Your responsibilities will include coordinating design assurance, managing interfaces between technical disciplines, and ensuring alignment with programme standards, safety requirements, and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate engineering teams across civil, mechanical, and process disciplines
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Ensure all design output is technically robust, safe, and aligned to project objectives
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Act as the main technical point of contact across consultants, contractors, and client teams
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Review technical documentation and provide constructability input into design
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Support technical assurance, stakeholder engagement, and engineering governance
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Participate in risk reviews, HAZOPs, and manage interface coordination between engineering packages
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Provide regular engineering updates and reporting to senior project stakeholders
Experience Required
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Proven track record as an Engineering Manager on major infrastructure or energy projects
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Experience in gas storage, hydrogen, petrochemical, or process plant environments (desirable)
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Strong understanding of engineering governance, CDM regulations, and multi-disciplinary coordination
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Familiarity with NEC contracts and collaborative delivery environments
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Chartered Engineer (or working towards) preferred
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Excellent leadership and communication skills
Additional Info
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This role is Outside IR35
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Hybrid working model – occasional travel to site required
