Do you possess the skill, knowledge, and experience to bring an organisation closer to operational excellence?

Our client, a civil engineering consultancy, is on the hunt for a talented Assistant Engineering Manager to join their team, on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of complex civil engineering projects from our client’s office in Birmingham. Join now to gain invaluable experience and to expand your professional portfolio within a dynamic and supportive environment.

-Competitive hourly rate ranging from £50-£57 (depending on experience).

-On-site working arrangements.

Responsibilities:

-Support with the management, planning, and coordination of civil engineering projects, across all stages, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget alignment.

-Assist the Engineering Manager with leading and guiding a team of engineers, technical staff, and designers, ensuring smooth project delivery and professional development.

-Ensure all project documentation remains up to date, whilst also ensuring that all works follow health and safety regulations, internal systems

-Work closely with contractors, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring effective risk management, technical assurance, and alignment with design principles.

-Oversee the production and development of assurance documentation, technical reports, and design deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

-Nurture ongoing development and progression within engineering processes, risk management, quality assurance, and design standards.

Requirements:

-Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with a chartered engineer status, or actively working towards attaining one.

-Profound experience as an Assistant Engineering Manager, or a related role, with an understanding of civil engineering systems and the delivery of complex projects.

-Demonstrable experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, and other project teams, ensuring project and professional development and progression.

-Strong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to build and maintain rapport with professionals, contractors, clients, and key stakeholders.

-Significant organisational skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.