At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic design team and manage exciting engineering projects across Scotland.
- Company: Join George Leslie, a forward-thinking civil engineering firm with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days annual leave, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly, high-achieving team that values your contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience in civil engineering and design.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As our Engineering Manager within our preconstruction team, you will manage the design team, external designer and customers and provide technical support to assist with operational activities. This role is based at our Head Office in Barrhead, with flexible working arrangements available, whilst providing pan-Scotland coverage, but may require occasional travel throughout the UK. Reporting to the Preconstruction Director you will manage and deliver all design activities at both preconstruction and construction stages.
Location: Office based but will include visiting sites across Scotland
Salary: Depending on Experience
Hours: 44 hours per week
Duties:
- Manage design, engineering and CAD personnel in the department
- Coordinate workload to ensure timely completion of projects
- Manage permanent and temporary works design for projects within allotted timelines and budgets
- Report weekly to the Preconstruction Manager on workload and progress
- Undertake team audits
- Ensure design processes are managed through Viewpoint For Projects
- Ensure CDM / health and safety / Environmental regulations are being followed
Technical Support:
- Provide technical information/advice
- Propose and/or develop value engineered alternative solutions (during preconstruction and construction phases)
- Undertake technical review of method statements for complex or unusual methods
- Undertake review of defects or compensation events and advise on solutions
- Assist with the implementation of ISO 19650
Administrative Support:
- Assist with the approval of external suppliers
- Assist with developing and maintaining processes, procedures, and standards for technical design
- Obtain or provide pricing for estimating purposes
General Responsibilities:
- Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary
- Assist with promoting best practice internally
- Assist with promoting the Company to customers
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Chartered Civil Engineer with minimum 10 years’ experience
- Significant experience within the civil engineering field
- Experience in the detailed design of permanent and temporary works including the use of CAD
- Working knowledge of relevant industry specifications
- Experience in obtaining third party technical approval of proposals
- Thorough knowledge of engineering management, construction processes and technical design
- Good team worker and able to coach others but also able to exercise own judgement and work independently, managing own time/tasks
- Effective communicator and able to assert own view
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities
- Ability to think laterally but remain critically objective in evaluating alternatives
- A mix of site and design office experience preferred
What do we offer?
- 34 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Life Assurance
- Private Health Care
- Flexible working arrangements
We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business. Our head office is in Barrhead (one mile from Barrhead train station). We also offer flexible working options.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic by law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a positive interview experience, please let us know. We promote equal opportunity within George Leslie and value diversity in our workforce. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email or telephone so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. George Leslie is an Equal Opportunities Employer, accredited by Investors in People and have ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications.
Engineering Manager March 10, 2026 employer: George Leslie Ltd
At George Leslie, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Engineering Manager role based in Barrhead. With flexible working arrangements, 34 days of annual leave, and a commitment to employee development, we foster a culture that values responsibility and innovation while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Join us to make a meaningful impact across Scotland, where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
