🚀 Senior Engineering Manager

JDRoss have partnered with a client who are playing a pivotal role in the great grid upgrade

They are seeking a lead engineering manager with Substations experience, to oversee the day-to-day management of internal and external engineering resources, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering resources to meet project requirements
• Input into all engineering activities at pre-contract and delivery stages
• Identify temporary works and allocate resources appropriately
• Act as point of contact for customers and liaise on engineering matters
• Ensure training, competency, and compliance records for staff are maintained
• Support mobilisation of new contracts and contribute to health, safety, quality, and environmental planning
• Manage relationships with consulting engineers and in-house teams
• Provide design management oversight and implement design agreements
• Drive innovation, knowledge sharing, and lessons learnt across the business unit
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and support audits and reporting

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g. ICE, IET, or equivalent professional body)
• Significant recent experience in substations; LCDAE appointment in Substation Primary or Protection & Controls is desirable
• Proven experience in design management and assurance within major infrastructure projects
• Senior-level involvement in large project tender teams, including price and quality adjudications
• Knowledge of commercial aspects, contracts, and procurement models
• Experience of managing assurance regimes, surveillance, and audits
• Track record of managing design processes in both tender and delivery environments
• Collaborative working experience with joint ventures, alliances, or similar delivery models

The package

• £90,000 -£100,000 salary dependant on experience
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car allowance and Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday with the option to buy 5

If you are interested then please reach out to