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Senior Engineering Manager - Substations

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Morgan Sindall Plc

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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Senior Engineering Manager with recent substation experience to provide leadership across engineering delivery. Responsible for the day-to-day management of internal and external engineering resources, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in line with project requirements. Role covers both pre-contract and delivery stages, working closely with customers, consulting engineers, in-house teams, and operations directors. Key point of contact for engineering issues, supporting tenders, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, and driving innovation across the business.

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
  • Act 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

Requirements:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status (e.g. ICE, IET, or equivalent professional body)
  • Significant recent experience in substations
  • LCDAE appointment in Substation Primary or Protection & Controls is desirable
  • Proven experience in design management and assurance within major infrastructure projects
  • Senior-level involvement in large project tender teams, including price and quality adjudications
  • Knowledge of commercial aspects, contracts, and procurement models
  • Experience of managing assurance regimes, surveillance, and audits
  • Track record of managing design processes in both tender and delivery environments
  • Collaborative working experience with joint ventures, alliances, or similar delivery models

Nice to have:

LCDAE appointment in Substation Primary or Protection & Controls

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:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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