Senior Engineering Manager in England, West Midlands
UK working eligibility only.
VGC Group are pleased to be supporting a key client, who are shaping the future of the UK's power infrastructure, as they look to hire a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering and design delivery across major HV Transmission schemes, from concept to completion.
Role Overview
Position: Senior Engineering Manager – Overhead Line (OHL) Systems
Reporting to: Director for Engineering & Technical Services
Focus: Day-to-day leadership of internal and external engineering teams; management of large-scale, complex multi-disciplinary projects, primarily 132kV–400kV OHL systems.
Key Purpose:
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, to specification, on time, and within budget, while supporting innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering activities across pre-contract and project delivery stages.
- Manage engineering resources for temporary works, design reviews, and approvals.
- Maintain high-level engagement with clients, supply chain, and consulting engineers.
- Support tenders and bids, contributing technical insight and design strategy.
- Drive innovation and embed lessons learned across OHL delivery teams.
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, H&S legislation, and industry standards.
- Represent the business in external forums and industry networks.
- Manage training and competency records for all engineering personnel.
- Promote sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement in all engineering activities.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Senior engineering management in OHL, transmission, or HV infrastructure projects.
- Track record: Delivering large-scale infrastructure or utility projects.
- Technical knowledge: 132kV–400kV OHL design and construction, temporary works, design assurance.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage engineering risks.
- Collaboration: Experience in joint ventures, alliances, or collaborative frameworks.
- Stakeholder management: Skilled in engaging clients, regulators, and contractors.
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership (ICE, IET, or equivalent).
- Training in CDM, H&S, and environmental standards highly desirable.
Benefits
- Annual bonus (up to 30%)
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
- Generous holiday entitlement (option to buy 5 days)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies and work/life balance
- Mentoring and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Recognition and long-service awards
- Share-save scheme, discounts (cycle to work, gym), and employee support services
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