Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Lead Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid Working)

Employment Type:

Permanent Salary:

£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Team Lead to manage and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team within a regulated infrastructure environment. This role combines technical leadership, team development, and project delivery responsibility across long-term water and utilities programmes. Why This Role Stands Out Lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team Strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work Opportunity to shape team culture and capability Blend of leadership, technical oversight, and delivery responsibility Real influence over how projects are delivered Key Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, technicians, and graduates Build team capability and foster a strong, positive working culture Lead design delivery across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects Improve and embed engineering design processes and best practice Support and drive use of digital engineering tools, including BIM and 3D modelling Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant, and integrated design outputs Manage workload planning, programme delivery, budgets, and resources Oversee compliance with engineering standards, tools, and procedures Manage design changes and ensure accurate documentation control Support estimation and planning of engineering design activities Requirements Strong background in engineering design within regulated infrastructure sectors Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams Track record of mentoring and developing engineering staff Experience within water, utilities, or similar regulated environments Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership Strong leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills Experience working within structured design and delivery processes Degree, HND, or equivalent engineering qualification Full UK driving licence preferred