Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager role reports to and works alongside the Head of Engineering and will be a key member of the CMDP Design Leadership Team accountable for the delivery of engineering solutions across the AMP8 water and wastewater programme of work from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detail design and construction support.

This key role will be based at CMDP's core Falmer (Brighton) design office and will involve home working and supporting both remote and office based Costain and MWHT design teams in Manchester. The key accountabilities of the role will be to lead timely design production and provide strong resource management at Framework level., We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

Significant project engineering management experience in a multi-discipline engineering design contracting/consultancy environment
Significant experience in the Water/Wastewater Sector
Able to demonstrate cross discipline engineering understanding and interactions for engineering, procurement and project management
Thorough knowledge of the major project delivery process from work winning to project handover
Strong process safety, quality and environmental leadership focus
Strong knowledge and understanding of Project Controls, including Schedule, Cost, Risk and Change Management
Collaborative, innovative and agile
Experienced customer facing capability with an ability to develop and influence relationships
Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering related subject
Preferably chartered, We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

CMDP, a Joint Venture between Costain and MWHT, have been selected by Southern Water to deliver essential infrastructure solutions for its next AMP8 investment programme. The award is for an initial seven-year term worth at least £500m to Costain, with an option to extend by up to five years.

The strategic delivery partner framework will deliver upgrades to water and wastewater assets, including treatment sites, pumping stations and reservoirs, during Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and beyond. Southern Water expects that its AMP8 programme, which runs from 2025 to 2030, will be the largest it has ever undertaken., At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%.