Engineering Manager

Posted 23 June 2025
Salary £70 - 80 per hour
LocationReading
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Nuclear
ReferenceJO0000059471

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a skilled Engineering Manager to join one of the UK best consultancies on one of the biggest defence/Nuclear projects has become available. Lead the design and delivery of facility solutions, ensuring they meet business, functional, safety, and licensability requirements throughout the project lifecycle!

  • Job Title - Engineering Manager
  • Location - Reading 3 days a week
  • Contract Length - 12 months
  • Pay Rate - Up to £80 per hour (Inside IR35)

Key Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide and deliver integrated facility design solutions.
  • Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.
  • Advise on engineering resources and manage design changes.
  • Maintain design configuration control and support project phases from tender to handover.
  • Lead engineering on projects, ensuring quality, safety, value, and schedule.
  • Advise on engineering requirements and recommend budgets and schedules.
  • Oversee the design process, ensuring it aligns with business and functional needs.
  • Drive improvements in the Facility Design capability within the team.
  • Act as the main point of contact for engineering-related matters.

Essential Requirements/Skills:

  • HNC/D qualifications.
  • Experience delivering multi-discipline design packages.
  • Ability to act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations.
  • Strong background in engineering plant/systems (e.g., process plant, utilities, building services).
  • Experience with HAZOP, regulated environments, and project lifecycles.
  • Knowledge of nuclear site licences (LC19, LC20, LC22) and CDM 201

Please note that this role will require UK Security Clearance

If this role is of interest and you are qualified, please reach out on 02394314916 or chloe.mogridge@carringtonwest.com