Engineering Director
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and United Living Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction, Construction/utilities infrastructure focus could place it in construction production management) or SOC 1258 (Directors in consultancy services, Engineering design hub consultancy-style role with client engagement). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
- Build the function: Establish and mature the Engineering Design Hub—structure, processes, KPIs, tools, and ways of working to support Tier‑1 scale and differentiation.
- Design Authority & governance: Own engineering standards and design assurance gates. Drive constructability, operability, and whole‑life performance across multidisciplinary designs.
- Portfolio assurance: Guide teams through complex interfaces (e.g., trenchless crossings, AGIs/BVSs, third‑party approvals), chair design reviews/readiness checks, and de‑risk delivery on major programmes.
- People & capability: Grow and mentor a high‑performing team of discipline leads and principal engineers; set competency frameworks and progression pathways; champion chartership and continuous learning.
- Digital & innovation: Accelerate adoption of digital engineering (BIM/CDE, analytics, data standards) to improve quality, traceability and productivity.
- Client & stakeholder engagement: Provide trusted technical counsel during FEED, shape scopes with UK network owners/operators, and resolve multi‑agency interfaces (e.g., rail and utility crossings).
- Design maturity: Higher first‑pass approvals and fewer late design changes through robust assurance gates.
- Safety & quality outcomes: Strong leading indicators, timely closure of findings, and demonstrable alignment with ISO 9001/14001/45001.
- Delivery confidence: Smoother path from FEED to IFC and into construction; predictable programme control; reduced rework and variation exposure.
- Capability growth: A motivated team with clear competencies, mentoring and chartership pathways—ready to scale with our pipeline.
- Client trust: Positive technical acceptance, clean interfaces, and repeat business driven by dependable engineering leadership.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) (Mechanical, Civil/Structural, EC&I or related) with experience in energy/utilities infrastructure.
- Proven leadership of FEED and EPC design on large, multidisciplinary programmes—able to act as Design Authority and set standards across disciplines.
- Command of UK/EU regulations and utility frameworks (e.g., CDM, NERS) and practical know‑how embedding management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
- Familiarity with relevant codes/standards for pipelines and associated assets (e.g., ASME B31.8, BS 4515‑1, API 1104, ISO 21809) and the construction methods that bring designs to life (including trenchless works).
- A leadership style that balances rigour with pragmatism—able to coach, challenge and inspire teams and partners to deliver outstanding results.
This role will be based out of Warrington with exposure to our site based operations
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with United Living Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.