Senior Engineering Manager Job at Morgan Sindall Plc

Senior Engineering Manager

Morgan Sindall Plc

Location:
United Kingdom

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead Temporary Works across our Energy portfolio of National Grid projects in England and Wales. You will function as the temporary works specialist for the programme, overseeing the day‑to‑day coordination of internal and external engineering teams, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards. In this pivotal role, you will align engineering output with project requirements, drive quality, and efficiency across all phases, and play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of complex schemes.

Job Responsibility:

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
Function 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
Represent Morgan Sindall at industry forums when required
Ensuring temporary works are designed, constructed, maintained, and removed in line with project procedures and standards

Requirements:

Degree‑level education in a relevant civil or structural engineering discipline (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer status (e.g., ICE, IET) or working towards chartership
Proven experience overseeing, coordinating, and assuring temporary works on major construction or infrastructure projects
Strong capability in managing Temporary Works teams, including TWCs, TWSs and TWDs
Competent in preparing, reviewing, and verifying Temporary Works Design Briefs (TWDBs) and associated documentation, inspections, and reviews
Strong understanding of Temporary Works Procedures and relevant industry standards, ensuring full compliance across projects
Demonstrable experience in design management and assurance within major infrastructure or high‑voltage power transmission projects
Senior‑level involvement in large project tender teams, including price and quality adjudication
Good understanding of commercial principles, including standard contract terms, conditions, and procurement models
Experience managing, monitoring, and auditing assurance regimes and surveillance processes
Proven record of managing design processes in both tender and delivery environments
Experience of working within joint ventures, alliances, or other collaborative delivery models
Excellent communication skills, acting as a key interface between site teams, design consultants, and wider project stakeholders

What we offer:

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in our share-save scheme
discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
a support and advice service for colleagues and their families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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