Engineering Manager

Costain Group PLC

. Lead detailed design delivery throughout the project lifecycle, from design through handover .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeKing's Lynn • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading design delivery and technical management within construction projects, ensuring compliance with design standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder engagement to achieve project objectives.

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Civil Engineering DegreeConstruction Delivery ManagementDesign Compliance and Change ManagementTemporary Works ProceduresNEC Contract Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Design DeliveryQuality AssuranceGroundwater Strategy DevelopmentDigital ModellingBIMPavement DesignConstruction TechniquesPlanning and Procurement SupportStatutory Consent ManagementDesign Approval Processes

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationStakeholder EngagementSafety ManagementRight-First-Time Quality Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Industry Keywords

Specification for Highways WorksPrincipal Designer EnvironmentPrincipal Contractor EnvironmentConstruction Contract LawNational Highways Handover ProcessesLocal Authority Design ExperienceStatutory Environmental Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead detailed design delivery throughout the project lifecycle, from design through handover
Ensure designs are delivered on time, to a high right-first-time standard, suitable for construction and asset-owner adoption
Provide technical leadership and manage site engineering activities safely, to required quality, on time and within budget
Align designer and subcontractor-designed elements
Further develop the groundwater strategy to enable consents and construction
Lead technical teams responsible for design compliance and change, temporary works, digital modelling and BIM, materials management, quality assurance and handover
Work with site delivery, supervision, SHE, stakeholder and commercial teams
Engage with the client team, Technical Advisor, NEC Supervisor and National Highways stakeholders
Ensure delivery complies with design information, planning constraints, technical specifications, environmental constraints and Costain Way guidance
Lead safety, including ensuring temporary works are correctly designed, checked and implemented
Promote a right-first-time quality approach
Manage technical design management, engineering and quality assurance staff, including TWC, lifting AP and electrical AP
Collaborate with project leadership to ensure safe, efficient design, delivery and handover
Provide planning and procurement support as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant professional experience
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
Extensive experience in construction delivery, with a noteworthy proportion in a management position such as Agent/Senior Agent
Knowledge and experience of relevant design solutions and standards, including Specification for Highways Works
Knowledge of common highways construction techniques and related procedures
Experience working within a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor environment
Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) desirable
Knowledge of construction contract law and NEC contract forms through formal training desirable
Understanding of National Highways’ handover processes desirable
Local authority and SRN environment design/construction experience desirable
Experience gaining and discharging consents from Statutory Environmental Bodies desirable
Experience gaining design approvals from relevant authorities and discharging planning conditions desirable
Knowledge of pavement design and stabilisation desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement
Permanent employment option
Fixed term contract option
Disability Confident employer commitment
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