Principal Engineering Manager

CompanyAvove Utilities

LocationNewry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)

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Description

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role…

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your expertise truly makes a difference, this Design Manager role is an ideal next step. You’ll take the helm of a talented, multidisciplinary design team, overseeing both hybrid and remote colleagues, and play a key part in shaping our project delivery culture. With responsibility for project finances and a focus on technical excellence, you’ll not only drive efficient and high-quality project outcomes but also ensure that staff, client, and commercial needs are all met. This is your chance to inspire and develop your team while leading innovative projects in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Join us and become a cornerstone of our success at Avove.

What will your day look like…

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary design team, managing project delivery, resources, and budgets to ensure high-quality outcomes within time and cost constraints.
Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and overseeing all project approvals, consents, and permits.
Provide expert technical advice, ensuring compliance with regulations such as H&S and CDM, and brief or train teams on design matters both remotely and in person.
Scope, plan, and manage design investigations, ensuring that all design requirements are met and best practices are followed across the project lifecycle.
Oversee and coordinate external sub-consultants, assess tender requirements, and prepare accurate fee estimates and technical content for business development.
Contribute to continuous improvement by keeping up to date with industry best practice, supporting the development of the Integrated Management System, and providing technical reports and project administration.

About you…

Significant project leadership experience managing large or complex multi-disciplinary engineering schemes, or batches of work including regulator engagement and team collaboration.

Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) status or working towards, with strong technical realization and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to manage and coordinate teams, sub-contractors, and project resources, including people/line management where needed.

Broad experience in Water and Wastewater infrastructure/non-infrastructure project delivery, with a sound understanding of statutory processes and technical standards.

Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations, with the ability to provide expert technical advice and ensure compliance.

Excellent written communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently while seeking guidance when required.

What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

A selection of lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues

We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us…

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water

We are an equal opportunities employer.....

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.