Engineering Manager

CompanyRullion

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Production managers and directors in manufacturing

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£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)

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Description

🚨 Engineering Design Manager – Manchester 🚨

We are recruiting a senior engineering leader to manage a multi-disciplinary design team and deliver high-quality water industry designs across major UK projects.

This role is only open to candidates with extensive UK regulated water industry experience.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and develop a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates
Act as Professional Head of Design, ensuring compliance with water company and technical standards
Deliver safe, efficient, and value-engineered design solutions
Oversee production of design packages, ensuring quality, integration, and deadlines are met
Drive the adoption of BIM, 3D modelling, and appropriate software tools
Estimate design hours and manage project resources

You’ll be working on a strong AMP8 portfolio, delivering projects alongside:

💧 United Utilities
💧 Severn Trent
💧 Anglian Water
💧 Thames Water
💧 Yorkshire Water

What You Need:

10+ years’ experience in the UK regulated water industry
Graduate or HND qualification
Strong IT skills
Chartered engineer (or working towards)
Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary design teams and projects
Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of MEICA, civils, and process designs
Experience mentoring and developing engineers
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

If you’re a results-driven, technically expert design leader looking for a high-profile role in Manchester, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or message me to find out more

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