Engineering Manager

Abatec is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South West region.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a senior engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, design-and-construct (D&C) environment.

You’ll be responsible for technical governance, innovation, and delivery assurance across all phases of the project lifecycle – from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape major infrastructure works within a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

As Engineering Manager you will:

* Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.

* Provide technical governance and approve engineering outputs and specifications.

* Oversee project delivery from concept to commissioning and client handover.

* Manage technical risks and ensure alignment with commercial objectives (NEC3/4, IChemE)

* Act as a senior technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain partners.

* Champion safety, sustainability, and whole-life asset considerations in all engineering decisions.

Our client requires an Engineering Manager with:

* Degree Qualified in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

* Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE, IMechE, IET or CIWEM

* Demonstrate experience managing engineering and commissioning teams within D&C frameworks

* Strong knowledge of NEC form of contracts

* Demonstrate experience within water/wastewater infrastructure delivery projects

Salary and benefits include:

* £75,000 – £85,000 per annum

* Car allowance

* 26 days holiday

* Defined pension scheme matched up to 8%

* Professional Membership fees

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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