EC&I Engineering Manager

We’re seeking an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to join our team in Chorley. This role is ideal for a professionally registered engineer with a strong background in delivering complex engineering projects and leading multidiscipline teams. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of engineering delivery, drive quality standards and influence project success in a dynamic environment.

Location and Working Pattern
4 day working week! Chorley-based with hybrid working available (typically two days in the office and two days remote).

Client Overview
Our client operates within the nuclear and engineering sectors, delivering innovative and compliant engineering solutions across projects of critical importance. Their teams maintain a strong commitment to nuclear safety, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidiscipline engineering teams across all project phases from bid through to delivery and close-out.
• Act as technical lead for bid proposals and tender responses, ensuring clarity in engineering strategies, scopes and costs.
• Define and implement engineering delivery strategies, ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance are met.
• Support project planning, resource allocation and monitoring, driving adherence to agreed schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure engineering documentation, design files and calculations are accurate and compliant.
• Establish robust assurance processes, conducting engineering reviews to demonstrate design conformity with legislation and standards.
• Maintain proactive stakeholder engagement across clients, supply chain, and internal teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance engineering quality and efficiency.

Must-have Requirements

• Professionally registered engineer with a recognised Level 6 qualification (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable track record in leading multidiscipline engineering teams on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear safety principles and applicable legislation, including CE/UKCA marking processes.
• Expertise in engineering assurance, design verification, and validation activities.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, cost, and schedule while maintaining quality and compliance.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with Machinery Directive, LOLER, PUWER, CDM regulations.
• Experience delivering projects within highly regulated environments.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability to support team development.

Apply Now
If you’re ready to take on this leadership role and make a significant impact within a critical engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today to join a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

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