Engineering Manager
CV-LibraryStretford, Greater ManchestercontractPosted: 16 March 2026
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Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Contract: 12 month contract
Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35)
An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.
This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.
The Projects you'll be working on
Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:
Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide
Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide
Key Responsibilities
Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams
Act as Professional Head for design function
Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards and approve design packages
Manage production of design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated
Required Qualifications & Experience
10 years' experience working in the engineering design industry in the regulated water industry
Chartered Engineer
Graduate or HND in relevant subject
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Understanding of MEICA, civils and process designs
Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
Driving licence & access to vehicle
How to Apply
If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as an Engineering Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Contract: 12 month contract
Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35)
An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.
This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.
The Projects you'll be working on
Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:
Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide
Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide
Key Responsibilities
Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams
Act as Professional Head for design function
Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards and approve design packages
Manage production of design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated
Required Qualifications & Experience
10 years' experience working in the engineering design industry in the regulated water industry
Chartered Engineer
Graduate or HND in relevant subject
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Understanding of MEICA, civils and process designs
Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
Driving licence & access to vehicle
How to Apply
If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as an Engineering Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion