Deputy Engineer Manager

Position: Deputy Engineer Manager (Contract)
Deputy Engineering Manager

Location:

Brackley
Rate: £500 per day

Summary
We are seeking a Deputy Engineering Manager to join the Engineering team on-site in Brackley. This role will provide essential support to the Engineering Manager and work closely with the construction team to manage day-to-day engineering activities. Key responsibilities include identifying and mitigating engineering risks, reviewing and accepting Work Package Plans (WPPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) on behalf of the Engineering Manager.

The role involves close collaboration with Quality, Environmental, and Construction Support teams to ensure compliance and technical assurance.

The Deputy Engineering Manager will oversee the management and execution of temporary works, ensuring proper coordination and integration with permanent works designs. They will provide technical guidance to construction delivery teams on matters such as Site Construction Environmental Works (SCEW), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), short notice design changes (Technical Queries and Field Change Requests), materials approvals, shop drawing and temporary works design reviews, and testing procedures.

Additionally, the role includes responsibility for timely and accurate redlining of approved design changes and supporting technical assurance activities such as audits, surveillance, and HS2 Technical Assurance Reviews. The Deputy Engineering Manager will liaise with the Designers Construction Support team to resolve design queries and changes efficiently.

Skills
Experience in major civil engineering works
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Previous experience in a similar deputy or engineering management role
Experience working on large infrastructure projects
Ability to coordinate workloads effectively
Strong communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency
Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer status
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Valid CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Black, Gold, or Red)
Software/Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Project management and document control systems (as applicable)
Certifications & Standards
Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (CEng)
CSCS card (White, White/Yellow, Black, Gold, or Red)
Full UK driving licence

This role offers a competitive daily rate of £500 and the opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project within a collaborative and safety-focused environment