Engineering Manager
hace 2 días
Cambridge
The Company Our client is a leading specialist in temporary works and is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their growing technical division. The business has an excellent reputation for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. While part of a larger international group turning over £4.5 billion annually, the UK team operates with a friendly, close-knit culture that values collaboration, professional development, and forward thinking. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team and play a key role in developing the next generation of advanced structural solutions used across major UK and international projects. The Role As Engineering Manager / Team Leader, you will oversee a team of skilled technicians and engineers, guiding all technical and design activity related to the company’s specialist temporary roofing systems and bespoke structural solutions. You’ll take ownership of design accuracy, compliance, and innovation ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering a balance between people management, technical delivery, and strategic development. You’ll also have the opportunity to grow the department further as the company expands its product offering and international presence. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture, • Oversee product design, analysis, and verification to ensure technical excellence and safety compliance, • Provide expert technical advice and guidance to clients, suppliers, and internal teams, • Drive the development of new and improved products in line with evolving industry standards and customer needs, • Stay current with British and international standards to ensure ongoing compliance, • Build strong working relationships with suppliers, consultants, and partner companies to drive innovation, • Play an active role in recruitment and growth of the Engineering department, • Represent the company at meetings, conferences, and site visits both in the UK and internationally About You You’re an ambitious and technically confident engineer with a background in structural design, temporary works, or construction engineering systems. You’re equally comfortable in technical design reviews as you are leading a team and engaging with clients. You’ll bring a balance of analytical ability, leadership skill, and commercial awareness and you’re keen to help shape the future of engineering within a progressive, design-led business. Qualifications & Experience: • Chartered Engineer (CEng), • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience), • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, structural analysis software, and MS Office, • Background in construction, scaffolding, or temporary works preferred, • Proven leadership and mentoring experience, • Excellent communication and presentation skills What’s on Offer • Salary £75,000 - £95,000 (dependent on experience), • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Healthcare scheme and life assurance, • Pension (4% employee / 6% employer), • Annual bonus, • Relocation support available for the right candidate, • Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression, • Exposure to both UK and international projects, • A supportive, close-knit team culture where your contribution will be genuinely valued Why Join This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically driven engineer ready to take the next step into leadership or for an established manager looking to join a business where innovation and engineering integrity truly drive success. You’ll have the chance to make a visible impact, guide product development, and contribute to major industry projects that set new standards in temporary roofing and structural safety.