Design / Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager – Preconstruction
📍 Glasgow | 🚗 Occasional UK Travel
Boyd Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Preconstruction Team based at their Head Office in Glasgow
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer looking to take ownership of design management across both preconstruction and live construction phases within a well-established and forward-thinking business.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Preconstruction Director, you will lead and manage all design activities, overseeing internal engineering and CAD teams, coordinating external designers, and providing high-level technical support across projects.
This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring strong leadership capability, technical excellence, and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Team Management
Lead and manage design, engineering and CAD personnel
Coordinate workload to ensure timely project delivery
Manage permanent and temporary works design within agreed budgets and programmes
Oversee design compliance, CDM, H&S and environmental standards
Ensure robust design control through Viewpoint for Projects
Maintain accurate and auditable design records
Technical Leadership
Provide technical advice across preconstruction and construction stages
Develop value-engineered alternative solutions
Review complex method statements
Advise on defects and compensation events
Support ISO 19650 implementation
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with clients, suppliers and third-party stakeholders
Assist with supplier approvals and technical standards development
Support estimating through provision of technical pricing input
Promote best practice and represent the business professionally
What We’re Looking For
Chartered Civil Engineer
Minimum 10 years’ experience within civil engineering
Strong background in detailed permanent and temporary works design
Proven leadership of engineering/design teams
Experience securing third-party technical approvals
Strong working knowledge of industry specifications and construction processes
CAD proficiency
Mix of site and design office experience desirable
CSCS card preferred
The Person
We’re seeking someone who can:
Lead, mentor and develop engineering teams
Communicate confidently and assert technical viewpoints
Identify risk and opportunity early
Think laterally while remaining commercially and technically objective
Work independently while contributing strategically to the wider business
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected civil engineering contractor delivering projects across Scotland, offering:
A senior leadership position
Flexible working arrangements
Strong pipeline of secured work
Opportunity to influence design strategy and operational success
For a confidential discussion, please contact Boyd Recruitment today