Engineering Manager – Major Infrastructure Project (London)

Location: South East London
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Design & Engineering

Carmichael UK are delighted to present a career-defining opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join one of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure programmes. This £1.2 billion project includes the delivery of 43 bridges (including several large viaducts), 17km of complex highways construction, significant utility diversions, and an industry-leading approach to carbon reduction.

As Engineering Manager, you will provide engineering and design management, leadership, and control of a multi-disciplinary project team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence is delivered across all phases of this flagship programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on engineering solution development across multiple disciplines to drive value engineering during the design phase.

• Ensuring buildability and safety reviews are embedded throughout design development.

• Overseeing integration of Temporary Works into scheme design.

• Providing technical support to commercial teams during procurement.

• Supporting quality compliance across specifications and standards.

• Contributing to programme progress reporting, both short and long-term.

• Continuously reviewing designs to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings.

• Managing design change processes, ensuring impacts are minimised and communicated effectively.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in design management, solution development, and value engineering.

• Strong track record in Design Co-ordination and Temporary Works design.

• Experience leading major civil engineering operations, including phasing and contingency planning.

• Demonstrable experience on large-scale infrastructure or civils projects.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• Full driving licence and CSCS card.

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

• 42 core base hours per week

• 25 days annual leave

• Generous pension savings scheme

• Employee discounts and rewards package

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and build your career with a market-leading team