This Outside IR35 contract with our defence client is for a Structural Engineering Manager for 18 months, the location for the role is Aldermaston – 3 days/week on site.  

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic team player to lead technical aspects of a facility design for a conventional new build project with a background in Civil Engineering Design, working in a project team acting as an intelligent customer to effectively manage external supply chain partners through the full product lifecycle across multiple engineering disciplines. Applicants are invited from all highly regulated industries such as precision manufacturing or pharmaceutical are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of explosives facility design is an advantage.  

As an Engineering Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:  

- Acting as the lead engineering representative on the project, overseeing delivery in terms of quality, safety, value for money, and schedule adherence.  

- Serving as the primary point of contact for all engineering-related matters, providing expert guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.  

- Collaborating with the Senior Engineering Manager to ensure the suitability and appropriateness of Engineering Requirements, advising on budget and program recommendations for design delivery.  

- Evaluating the competency of engineering design resources, both internal and external, and ensuring adequacy through competency records management.  

- Driving the development and delivery of Facility Designs, prioritizing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and lifetime value.  

- Maintaining ongoing oversight of facility design progress through routine reviews, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.  

- Managing Design Intent and Configuration Information from inception to project handover, while providing functional support for change implementation and improvement initiatives.  

- Assisting in the development of client's Facility Design capability, including skills enhancement and resource development under the guidance of the Head of Design Engineering.

Requirements:

- HNC/HND or Degree qualification, ideally Chartered.  

- Knowledge of CDM regulations desirable  

- Background in Civil/Structural engineering  

- Multidisciplinary engineering experience preferred.  

- Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels.  

- Previous experience in highly regulated industries  

- Ability to capture engineering requirements and produce technical documentation and specifications.  

- Demonstrated project team leadership throughout product design lifecycle in particular, concept and detailed design phases.