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UGC Engineering Manager
United Infrastructure Ltd. Hold overall technical accountability for UGC engineering outputs across allocated schemes within UIPTD's portfolio .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing engineering teams and delivering high-value UGC projects while ensuring compliance with UK design standards and CDM 2015 regulations. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and client relationship management.
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UGC Engineering AccountabilityCDM 2015 ComplianceEPC Lifecycle ManagementClient Relationship ManagementChartered Engineer
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Hard Skills
T&D EngineeringDesign Delivery ManagementEngineering Quality Management SystemsFee EstimationContract ManagementGeotechnical InputElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringMulti-Engineer Team Leadership
Soft Skills
Client Relationship BuildingTeam ManagementContinuous Improvement MindsetTechnical GovernanceConflict Resolution
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered EngineerFull UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
UK Design StandardsSSE Framework ContractsSPEN Framework ContractsNG Framework ContractsHSSE FrameworkPrincipal Designer DutiesTechnical Due DiligenceEngineering Resource AllocationSafety CultureTraining and Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Hold overall technical accountability for UGC engineering outputs across allocated schemes within UIPTD's portfolio
- Establish and maintain UIPTD's UGC design standards, procedures, and quality framework in line with client and regulatory requirements
- Act as Engineering Authority and signatory for high-value and technically complex scheme deliverables
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, delivery efficiency, and safe-by-design culture
- Provide technical governance across the full EPC lifecycle from feasibility through detailed design to construction support and as-built
- Represent UIPTD at client technical governance forums, design review boards, and framework meetings
- Directly line manage Senior/Lead Engineers and Intermediate Engineers; indirectly manage CAD Engineers and graduates
- Manage engineering resource allocation across concurrent schemes
- Assist recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of the UGC engineering team
- Develop and maintain a competency and career development framework
- Identify training needs and implement development plans
- Champion UIPTD's safety culture and HSSE framework
- Lead or contribute to technical sections of tender and PQQ submissions
- Review and approve engineering fee estimates and resource plans
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with commercial and business development teams
- Provide technical due diligence on subcontractor and supply chain engineering outputs
- Manage technical risk across the portfolio
- Act as senior technical point of contact for key clients
- Build and maintain client relationships at engineering manager and project director level
- Manage client expectations on technical deliverables, programme, and engineering quality
- Lead resolution of complex technical disputes and non-conformances
- Engage with industry bodies, standards committees, and regulatory stakeholders
- Fulfil Principal Designer duties on assigned schemes under CDM 2015 where appointed
- Ensure design teams comply with CDM 2015 obligations
- Maintain awareness of changes to UGC design standards, legislation, and client specifications; cascade to the team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent); Masters desirable
- Minimum 10 years of T&D engineering experience, with significant exposure to 33kV to 400kV transmission and distribution schemes
- Demonstrated track record of leading multi-engineer design teams in an EPC or design consultancy environment
- Strong knowledge of UK design standards and client-specific technical specifications
- Experience of managing design delivery across multiple concurrent projects
- Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level
- Experience of CDM 2015 Principal Designer or Designer roles
- Full UK driving licence
- Chartered Engineer — strongly preferred at this level
- Experience of SSE, SPEN, and/or NG framework contracts
- Knowledge of civil engineering and geotechnical input aspects of UGC design and construction
- Commercial experience including fee estimation, contract management, and variation management
- Experience of developing and implementing engineering quality management systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Senior leadership-level salary package commensurate with experience
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Executive development and leadership opportunities within the wider UIPTD business
- Chartership support and CPD funding
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays