Engineering Manager - Civils

Engineering Manager (Civils)

Location: Inverness, Scotland | Salary: £85,000 – £88,000 per annum | Car Allowance: £6,325 per annum | Full-time, Permanent

The Role

A major hydroelectric infrastructure project in Inverness, Scotland is seeking a highly experienced Engineering Manager (Civils) to lead the civils engineering delivery on a technically complex and high‑value programme. This is a permanent senior leadership role with a Tier 1 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civils engineering function, managing a team of site engineers and section engineers
• Oversee all setting out, quality inspection and engineering sign‑off on civils works
• Manage the interface between design intent and construction, identifying and resolving technical queries
• Coordinate with the Engineering Manager (Design) to manage RFIs and design change processes
• Ensure engineering records, as‑built information and quality documentation are maintained to the required standard
• Support procurement and temporary works coordination as required
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff on site

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Substantial experience as an Engineering Manager or Project Manager on major civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of RC structures, groundworks or water/hydro engineering
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent) desirable
• CSCS white card or similar
• Excellent technical knowledge combined with strong leadership capability

The Package

• Salary: £85,000 – £88,000 per annum
• Car Allowance: £6,325 per annum
• Full-time permanent position (45 hours per week)
• Project based in Inverness, Scotland