Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Edinburgh
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Technical Manager - Roads & Civil Infrastructure
Edinburgh
First People Solutions is working with a well-established and highly respected consulting engineer who are seeking a Technical Manager to join their team in Edinburgh.
Our client is a large, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions on complex projects across the UK. Their extensive portfolio spans local and national infrastructure, covering disciplines including geo-environmental, transportation, structures, renewables, and water services.
The Role
This is a senior technical role with responsibility for overseeing design quality, technical assurance, and multidisciplinary coordination across highways and infrastructure projects.
You will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with UK standards (including DMRB and MCHW), contribute to projects success, and support the development of engineers within the team. The role also involves client engagement, business development, and supporting the commercial performance and growth of the business.
Key Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Status preferred (CEng)
6-12 years of experience working within a design engineering environment in the UK
Strong background in civil infrastructure and highway design
Proven experience overseeing technical delivery and design assurance
Excellent knowledge of UK design standards and statutory processes
Commercial awareness and experience working with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to overseeing projects, mentor and lead engineers
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits
Lead technical on a range of interesting and complex projects
Guiding, mentoring and setting the standard for your team
Pathway to promote and future Director roles
If you're already a Principal / Associate Engineer or a Technical Manager with a civils design background, we want to hear from you!
FPS work with a broad range of opportunities across the sector and would be pleased to discuss suitable roles with you. If this position is of interest, please submit your most up-to-date CV online.
Equal Opportunities:
First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age