Project Engineering Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineering Manager with a proven track record in demanding infrastructure sectors? Do you thrive in a dynamic, project-based environment and possess the expertise to drive complex engineering projects from Concept through to Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design? If so, we want to hear from you!\n\nWe are seeking a talented and dedicated freelance Project Engineering Manager to join our network of specialist consultants.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering critical projects across various sectors, ensuring technical excellence, efficient delivery, and successful outcomes throughout all design phases.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead and manage the engineering aspects of diverse projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, specifications, and regulations.\n\nDrive the Concept Design phase, translating initial client requirements and project objectives into viable engineering solutions, including feasibility studies and technology selection.\n\nOversee the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) process, developing comprehensive engineering packages that define the project scope, key deliverables, equipment specifications, and preliminary cost estimates.\n\nManage and coordinate the Detailed Design phase, ensuring the production of accurate and buildable engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical documentation necessary for procurement and construction.\n\nDevelop and implement project engineering strategies, plans, and procedures across all design stages.\n\nLiaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless information flow and design integration.\n\nProvide technical guidance and support to project teams, resolving complex engineering challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nManage project budgets and schedules related to engineering activities, identifying and mitigating potential risks at each design stage.\n\nEnsure rigorous quality control and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards throughout the design process.\n\nDrive continuous improvement in engineering processes and methodologies.\n\nEssential Experience & Skills:\n\nDemonstrable experience as a Project Engineering Manager (or similar senior role) with a strong emphasis on managing projects from Concept to FEED and Detailed Design.\n\nSignificant experience in heavy civils projects (e.g., large-scale earthworks, foundations, bridges, tunnels), including a clear understanding of the design progression in these environments.\n\nProven expertise within the water sector (e.g., treatment plants, pipelines, flood defense schemes), including experience with hydraulic design and process engineering through all design phases.\n\nExperience within the nuclear sector (e.g., new build, decommissioning, operational support) is highly desirable, showcasing an understanding of the rigorous design and assurance processes required.\n\nStrong understanding of relevant engineering principles, design software, and project management methodologies applicable to each design stage.\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage multi-disciplinary design teams.\n\nAbility to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively.\n\nExceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\n\nProficiency in project management software and tools.\n\nRelevant engineering degree and professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, PEng).\n\nCrucially, the ability to gain and maintain UK security clearance is essential for this role.\n\nCandidates who do not meet this requirement will unfortunately not be considered.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nOpportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects across critical infrastructure sectors, taking them from initial idea to fully engineered solutions.\n\nFlexible freelance arrangements with competitive rates.\n\nBecome part of a network of highly skilled professionals.\n\nContribute to the success of leading projects in the UK and potentially internationally.\n\nRandstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business