Engineering Manager

Job Title : Engineering Manager - Highways, Structures & Tunnels

Location : Essex

Department : Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Job Type : Full-time

Reports To : Project Director

Salary : £75,000-£85,000 + Package

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams in the design, construction, and maintenance of major highway infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, retaining structures, and associated civil works. This role requires technical excellence, project leadership, and strong coordination across stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee planning, design, and delivery of large-scale highway and tunnel projects from concept through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.
• Provide expert guidance on structural and geotechnical engineering aspects of tunnels, bridges, and major highway assets.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and consultants; mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Liaise with government agencies, contractors, consultants, and utility providers to align project objectives and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant local and national engineering codes (e.g., AASHTO, Eurocodes, FHWA standards), environmental regulations, and health & safety requirements.
• Oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering processes to ensure structural integrity, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and procurement of technical services and construction contracts.
• Promote the use of emerging technologies, digital engineering (BIM), and sustainable design practices.

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