Design and Engineering Manager

6 days ago


Somerset, United Kingdom Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner Full time

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.
Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.
Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.
Bridges are looking for a Design Engineering Manager to join us on a permanent and full time basis. The role will see you manage the Mechanical Design Engineering team and grow our Civils ability.
This role could suit someone stepping up in to the Manager position and we would welcome applications from Senior Design Engineer and Lead Design Engineer candidates.
5hrs per week Monday to Friday.
For the Engineering Manager We offer a hybrid working model which can be negotiated through hiring process, client meetings will take precedent. The role will include travel to and from client sites. Lead, own and develop the Civil and Mechanical engineering department.
* Develop a Civil design capability, expanding knowledge and skills of our experienced Mechanical Design team.
* Oversee Civil and Mechanical Engineering Design components of projects, liaising with all internal and external stakeholders.
* Offer technical support to wider business.
* Support in promotion of our core values.
Very strong Civil design engineering experience on small to medium sized projects.
* Working in UK Water and/or Waste Water industries, or similar engineering schemes.
* Managing, developing and coaching multi-disciplined design teams.
* CAD based design systems, structural analysis, CDE systems, and planning tools.
* Design project management and financial reporting.
* Working from project specifications, statements of need, own developed scopes and legislation.
Degree or equivalent in Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering.
* Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
* Competitive salaries
* Company car or car allowance
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.Life Assurance Scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Bike 2 Work scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
* Employee recognition schemes
Bridges is an equal opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace



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