Engineering Manager (Morgan Sindall)
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Role Overview
Position: Engineering Manager
Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)
Reference ID: REQN0001042
Work Arrangement: ONSITE
Posted Date: 11/06/2026
Infrastructure Practice Scope
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.
Engineering Manager – Substations
Morgan Sindall is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager withSubstations experience to support our growing Energy portfolio. Based at our Trilogy office in Motherwell, supporting our Energy business unit, with a particular focus on the CMN3 and Harburn projects. This role will provide engineering leadership across substation design and delivery, supporting projects from bid stage through to successful completion.
Role Overview
The Engineering Manager (Substations) will take ownership of managing engineering resources and assurance for substation projects, ensuring compliance, safety, programme certainty and high‑quality technical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead substation engineering activities at pre‑contract and delivery stages
Manage and coordinate internal and external engineering and design resources
Provide technical leadership and governance for substation engineering solutions
Act as a senior technical interface with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Ensure robust implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, industry standards and client specifications and full understanding of Client, Principal Contractor and Principal Designer roles and responsibilities.
Support bid teams through technical input, tender reviews, interviews and client presentations
Support bid managers to deliver high‑quality, competitive submissions
Manage engineering input into contract mobilisation, including engineering assurance plans
Support joint ventures and collaborative working arrangements
Drive innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement across substation projects
Carry out audits and compliance reviews, producing reports as required
Manage engineering administration and ensure training, competency and compliance records are maintained
Share best practice and lessons learned across the wider Energy and Infrastructure business
Qualifications & Experience
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
Significant experience delivering substation engineering and construction, ideally within energy transmission or distribution
Senior‑level involvement in major project tenders and complex delivery environments
Strong understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement frameworks
Experience managing assurance regimes and engineering governance
Experience operating within joint ventures, alliances or multi‑partner projects
Experience working with ViewPoint and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple engineering interfaces without compromising safety or quality
Excellent organisational, planning and time‑management capability
Strong technical judgement and problem‑solving mindset
Confident working with senior stakeholders, clients and regulators
Key Qualifications & Candidate Profile
- Relevant technical qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Proven track record operating on UK construction sites or major infrastructure frameworks.
- Knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental standards (CDM regulations, CSCS, IOSH/NEBOSH).
- Strong communication, team coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation & Benefits Guidance
Estimated Remuneration: GBP £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive Morgan Sindall benefits package including matched pension scheme, life assurance, company vehicle or car allowance (for applicable operational roles), generous annual leave, and employee assistance programs.
Official Application Route
Direct Employer ATS Link: Apply directly via the official Morgan Sindall Recruitment Portal: [Engineering Manager on Morgan Sindall ATS](https://ce0970li.webitrent.com/ce0970li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d710276CBAM%26WVID%3d088970AYAH)
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