Technical Manager / Director in Manchester

Let’s transform society together… We’re Sweco. We’re difference makers. We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering and environmental consultancy and we have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to lead our Civil & Structural engineering team focussing on the Energy Sector. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving our growth, setting strategic goals, managing client relationships and ensuring excellence in delivery of our services.

As Team Manager you will need to be either at Technical Manager / Technical Director grade; you will provide leadership, technical expertise and strategic direction to your team. You will have responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of projects and developing and maintaining client relationships. You will have responsibility for Profit & Loss for your team and your projects.

At Sweco, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through our core behaviours, effective collaboration and innovative solutions. We have a wide range of in‑house technical engineering and environmental designers who collaborate on a wide variety of projects and sectors. Every team’s consultants are empowered to ensure their expertise makes a difference by understanding the client’s business and needs. We want to be our clients’ most trusted partner and aim to solve any challenge, no matter scale or location. This role will be based at our Manchester office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office / on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the team of Civil & Structural Engineers & Technicians. Provide technical and pastoral mentorship to help them meet their development goals.
• Strategic Leadership: Set and implement strategic objectives for the team. Feed into the strategic growth into the Energy sector.
• Technical Expertise: Provide high‑level technical guidance and oversight to the team. Act as the technical authority and discipline lead.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead engagement efforts with key stakeholders, including clients, regulatory bodies and industry partners, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Project Oversight: Manage and mentor the team ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities for business growth, expanding Sweco’s market presence.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Sweco in industry forums, conferences and publications, showcasing our expertise and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil or Structural Engineering, preferably chartered status.
• Professional Experience: Extensive experience (ideally 15+ years) in consulting engineering, with a proven track record of leadership on complex projects.
• Technical Skills: In‑depth experience of Civil and/or Structural Engineering in a consultancy environment. Experience in onshore wind, solar or BESS is advantageous.
• Communication Skills: Superior verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing and inspiring diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Strong experience in managing large‑scale multidisciplinary projects, including budgeting, timelines, risk management and stakeholder coordination.
• Travel: A willingness to travel to meet and support our teams and clients across the UK.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to lead a team of talented engineers & technicians, setting its strategic direction as we develop new products and services to enable us to move into the growing energy market. This is an exciting time to join Sweco where you will be empowered to grow and develop your team whilst being supported and surrounded by experienced, professional and likeminded individuals. Sweco is uniquely placed to support your career aspirations as we are a company who is small enough that you will be recognised but large enough to compete in the marketplace. You will continue to engage with and learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to transform society at Sweco!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution of all individuals. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview candidates covered by the Equality Act 2010 who opt‑in to a guaranteed interview scheme. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.