Engineering Manager

Join Our Team as an Engineering Manager!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for an Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team in beautiful Suffolk. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to lead innovative projects, we want to hear from you!

Job Details

Location: Suffolk
Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know during our conversation!)

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering our engineering activities. You’ll provide technical direction, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead our talented engineering teams through the planning, design, execution, and delivery of civil engineering projects. Your expertise will be crucial in strategic decision-making, quality assurance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

In this exciting role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for civil engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and quality control procedures.
• Manage the delivery of contractor and temporary works design, reviewing and approving designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Guide, mentor, and develop project engineers and technical staff.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and are a Chartered Engineer (MICE, MIStructE, or equivalent).
• Have relevant experience in civil engineering, including leadership roles, with a proven track record in managing large-scale or complex infrastructure projects.
• Possess strong knowledge of civil design standards and construction methods, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Can balance technical excellence with business and operational objectives while collaborating effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Hold a CSCS Card and are committed to delivering safely and ethically.

Why Join Us?

At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we are proud of the positive impact they have made. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

If you're excited about the opportunity to lead and innovate, we can't wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!