Engineering Manager in Ipswich

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team based in Suffolk.

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

The Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering activities within the Project. This position provides technical direction, ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, and leads engineering teams in the planning, design, execution, and delivery of civil engineering projects. You'll play a critical role in strategic decision-making, quality assurance, and risk management across projects.

What will you be responsible for?

• Providing technical leadership and oversight for civil engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Establishing and enforcing engineering standards, best practices, and quality control procedures.
• Managing delivery of contractor and temporary works design, reviewing and approving designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Guiding, mentoring, and developing project engineers and technical staff.
• Identifying technical risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

What are we looking for?

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and are a Chartered Engineer (MICE, MIStructE or equivalent).
• You have relevant experience in civil engineering, including leadership roles, with proven experience managing large-scale or complex infrastructure projects.
• You possess strong knowledge of civil design standards and construction methods, combined with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• You can balance technical excellence with business and operational objectives, whilst acting collaboratively with clients and stakeholders.
• You hold a CSCS Card and are committed to delivering safely and ethically.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis). We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.