Project Engineering Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects (Contract)
Location: Manchester (3 days on-site minimum)
Duration: 6months+
Outside IR35 | 40 hours per week
We are supporting a leading consultancy in their search for an experienced Project Engineering Manager to join a major design delivery programme across nuclear, decommissioning, water, and transport infrastructure.
This is a contract-only opportunity, offering the chance to lead engineering teams on highly regulated, complex schemes within one of the UK’s most respected multi-sector consultancies.
The Role
As a Project Engineering Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design from concept to detailed design stages. Your focus will be on technical compliance, stakeholder engagement, and assurance across large-scale infrastructure projects—particularly within process and high-hazard environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead multi-discipline engineering delivery across project lifecycle stages
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Ensure full understanding of design scope, budget, programme and risk
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Manage design interfaces across internal teams and supply chain
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Provide commercial challenge to protect scope and control change
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Coordinate engineering governance, safety and compliance processes
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Report to senior leadership on engineering delivery performance
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Support pre-construction activities, tenders and work-winning efforts
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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives
What You’ll Bring
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Extensive experience leading design delivery on major infrastructure contracts
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Knowledge of UK technical/regulatory standards and project controls (cost, risk, schedule)
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Strong client-facing, leadership and coordination skills
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Familiarity with civil/structural works and regulated environments (nuclear, chemical, water)
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Process safety and quality-driven mindset
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Ability to work a minimum of 3 days/week on-site in Manchester
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Willingness to travel as required to client and partner locations
Qualifications
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Degree in Engineering (essential)
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SC clearance eligibility (essential)
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Chartered Engineer (desirable)
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APM qualification (desirable)
Contract Details
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Outside IR35
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40 hours/week
