We’re currently seeking an experienced Civil or Structural Project Engineering Manager for a freelance opportunity on a major demolition project. This position is ideal for someone with strong design coordination skills, particularly in temporary works and lifting operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering design activities, ensuring temporary works designs are reviewed and signed off appropriately.
- Plan and allocate engineering resources effectively to meet project goals, ensuring high productivity and efficiency.
- Make sure all engineers are fully briefed on the scope, design basis, budget, and schedule.
- Manage design interfaces across project partners and the supply chain.
- Handle contractual communications, support progress and risk meetings, oversee cost reporting, and manage design team actions.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on engineering performance.
- Maintain a strong commercial focus, challenging scope changes and preventing uncontrolled expansion.
- Apply company engineering processes, including design strategy, deliverables tracking, scheduling, and governance.
- Identify and mitigate project risks early, escalating issues as needed.
- Ensure all engineering services meet client and company standards and gain necessary approvals.
- Build strong working relationships across teams through clear communication and collaboration.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Solid understanding of temporary works and lifting operations.
- Proven experience managing a similar project
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams.
- Familiarity with UK technical standards and global best practices.
- Strong leadership in process safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Deep knowledge of project controls including scheduling, cost, risk, and change management.
- Collaborative, innovative, and adaptable approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work from the Manchester office at least three days a week and travel to site in Gwynedd.
- Willingness to travel to client offices, project sites, and supplier locations.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with CE marking for plant and equipment.
- Strong technical and business software skills.
- Background in civil, structural, and infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience in demolition projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering. (Essential)
- Chartered Engineer status and membership of a professional institution.
- Project management accreditation (e.g., APM).
Interested? Submit your CV now to be considered for this exciting opportunity