Bouygues Construction SA
Ipswich, Suffolk
Engineering Manager - Ground Engineering Job Alerts Link Apply now Job Description Engineering Manager - Ground Engineering Job Location City: Ipswich Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Contract Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 2641 Information at a Glance As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division,VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings. VSL's business is based onfour areas of expertise: Structural systems and technologies Civil engineering Foundations and soil engineering Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures. VSL has 4,000 employees at25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada). Project Sizewell Cat the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution. This ground breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will play a vital role in delivering low carbon electricity to millions of homes for decades to come. Backed by EDF and the UK Government, Sizewell C is a once in a generation infrastructure programme, offering the opportunity to work on one of the largest and most complex ground engineering schemes in Europe. Position We are seeking an Engineering Manager to play a key role in the technical delivery of VSL's Ground Engineering Works at Sizewell C. Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the management, coordination, and technical assurance of multiple engineering work packages, supporting delivery from tender through to execution. This role combines hands on technical leadership with team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and innovation, positioning VSL as a leader in specialist ground engineering solutions. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take on broader technical ownership and leadership responsibility on a major infrastructure project, with a clear pathway toward Senior Engineering or Technical Management roles within VSL. Main Responsibilities Technical Management & Delivery Manage the technical aspects of ground engineering projects from tender through to execution. Lead the coordination and review of design activities in line with ISO procedures, Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM, and HSEQ standards. Provide hands on technical leadership to project teams to meet programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives. Drive the development and implementation of innovative, cost effective engineering solutions to address complex technical challenges. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Work closely with UK and international teams to promote VSL's technical capability and best practices. Participate in technical reviews and actively contribute to value engineering during tender and delivery phases. Support knowledge sharing initiatives and the continuous improvement of technical processes and standards. Team Coordination & Development Coordinate and support technical engineers and draftspersons within the UK project team. Collaborate with VSL International Technical Centres and external partners to ensure consistency and technical excellence. Take ownership of defined technical work packages, ensuring appropriate governance, quality control, and risk management. Technical Communication & Representation Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, case studies, and technical input for bids and marketing materials. Represent VSL in technical discussions with clients, designers, contractors, and stakeholders. Contribute to the development of technical capability within the business and support succession planning. Education Degree or Master's in Geotechnical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline). Chartered Engineer status (MICE, MIStructE, or equivalent), or working towards chartership. Experience Significant post graduate experience gained within a contractor or consultancy environment, ideally in ground engineering or complex infrastructure projects. Proven experience managing or coordinating technical delivery across multiple work packages. Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM, and HSEQ requirements. Experience using geotechnical and/or structural design software (e.g. Plaxis, Frew, Wallap, SAFE, SAP2000) and standard engineering tools. Experience on major infrastructure or regulated projects is advantageous. Essentials Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, solution focused mindset with high attention to detail. Ability to balance technical rigour with practical delivery requirements. Legal right to work in the UK. Willingness to be based in Ipswich at the Sizewell C site office. Interested?Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!
Engineering Manager - Ground Engineering Job Alerts Link Apply now Job Description Engineering Manager - Ground Engineering Job Location City: Ipswich Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Contract Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 2641 Information at a Glance As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division,VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings. VSL's business is based onfour areas of expertise: Structural systems and technologies Civil engineering Foundations and soil engineering Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures. VSL has 4,000 employees at25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada). Project Sizewell Cat the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution. This ground breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will play a vital role in delivering low carbon electricity to millions of homes for decades to come. Backed by EDF and the UK Government, Sizewell C is a once in a generation infrastructure programme, offering the opportunity to work on one of the largest and most complex ground engineering schemes in Europe. Position We are seeking an Engineering Manager to play a key role in the technical delivery of VSL's Ground Engineering Works at Sizewell C. Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the management, coordination, and technical assurance of multiple engineering work packages, supporting delivery from tender through to execution. This role combines hands on technical leadership with team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and innovation, positioning VSL as a leader in specialist ground engineering solutions. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take on broader technical ownership and leadership responsibility on a major infrastructure project, with a clear pathway toward Senior Engineering or Technical Management roles within VSL. Main Responsibilities Technical Management & Delivery Manage the technical aspects of ground engineering projects from tender through to execution. Lead the coordination and review of design activities in line with ISO procedures, Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM, and HSEQ standards. Provide hands on technical leadership to project teams to meet programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives. Drive the development and implementation of innovative, cost effective engineering solutions to address complex technical challenges. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Work closely with UK and international teams to promote VSL's technical capability and best practices. Participate in technical reviews and actively contribute to value engineering during tender and delivery phases. Support knowledge sharing initiatives and the continuous improvement of technical processes and standards. Team Coordination & Development Coordinate and support technical engineers and draftspersons within the UK project team. Collaborate with VSL International Technical Centres and external partners to ensure consistency and technical excellence. Take ownership of defined technical work packages, ensuring appropriate governance, quality control, and risk management. Technical Communication & Representation Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, case studies, and technical input for bids and marketing materials. Represent VSL in technical discussions with clients, designers, contractors, and stakeholders. Contribute to the development of technical capability within the business and support succession planning. Education Degree or Master's in Geotechnical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline). Chartered Engineer status (MICE, MIStructE, or equivalent), or working towards chartership. Experience Significant post graduate experience gained within a contractor or consultancy environment, ideally in ground engineering or complex infrastructure projects. Proven experience managing or coordinating technical delivery across multiple work packages. Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM, and HSEQ requirements. Experience using geotechnical and/or structural design software (e.g. Plaxis, Frew, Wallap, SAFE, SAP2000) and standard engineering tools. Experience on major infrastructure or regulated projects is advantageous. Essentials Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, solution focused mindset with high attention to detail. Ability to balance technical rigour with practical delivery requirements. Legal right to work in the UK. Willingness to be based in Ipswich at the Sizewell C site office. Interested?Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!
Galldris Services Ltd
Sizewell, Suffolk
Senior Project Manager Galldris Group Location: Sizewell, Suffolk, United Kingdom An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join our Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering Background. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible to oversee either higher value, fast turnover, or complex delivery programmes. The postholder will normally have increase delivery workstreams and increased customer reporting. The postholder will be responsible for every aspect of the project under their remit, including the planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure within the timeframe targets and ensure budgets are met. Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to: Understand programme and ensure good programme management: Short term planning and communication of programme with the team Correct administration and approval of contract programme (i.e. Cl31, Cl32, CE programmes & Cl14) Ensure programme is adequately resourced with staff, operatives, and supply chain Oversee and ensure that the project contract documents are understood and that the contract is being administered correctly Ensure that the project team comply with all relevant safe systems of work. Provide resources and provide active management for any third-party liaison and management of interfaces Support and endorse Galldris Behavioural Safety programme and the use of hazard observation reporting (or Customer lead initiatives similar to above where required) Ensure that the Galldris project team are correctly managing quality in accordance with the Quality Management Plan, including ITPs, Check Sheets/WIS and NCRs. Setup and ensure document control procedures and electronic platforms are in place and adhered to correctly Development of project controls for internal and external reporting and adherence to any internal/external KPI reporting Management of designers and consultants (when the project has design responsibilities): Input in designer / consultant contracts. Input into designer deliverables and timely delivery of design programme. Support to design management function and adhere to design management procedures. Actively manage risks and opportunities Oversee and ensure that both cost and value are managed correctly and reported. Update resource planning and contingencies every month. Track and recover change and additional value where required Prepare Monthly Project Progress Report and lead presentations to the customer. Prepare and present the Monthly Project Reviews and CVRs to Galldris Senior Management Team Support work winning team and bid managers with opportunities and pipeline. Be able to act as a pre-construction lead /bid manager Demonstrate behaviours that create a positive leadership shadow to the Galldris Project Team whilst providing professional credibility and integrity with our customers. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position Comply with Company policies & procedures Experience/Knowledge: Extensive Construction knowledge of techniques and productivities A successful track record in managing operational delivery within construction. Temporary Works experience Experience in working on a variety of large-scale projects and managing large multi-disciplined teams Ability to train, mentor and coach multi-disciplined teams Experience in presenting detailed reports to the Senior Management Team Qualifications: Relevant formal qualification is essential: HNC, HND, Degree CSCS CITB 5 Day Safety Supervisor Skills: IT literate Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to deal with clients, internal staff and ability to work on own initiative Meticulous, organised, pro-active with a positive attitude and willingness to learn Excellent organisational and planning skills Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
Senior Project Manager Galldris Group Location: Sizewell, Suffolk, United Kingdom An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join our Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering Background. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible to oversee either higher value, fast turnover, or complex delivery programmes. The postholder will normally have increase delivery workstreams and increased customer reporting. The postholder will be responsible for every aspect of the project under their remit, including the planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure within the timeframe targets and ensure budgets are met. Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to: Understand programme and ensure good programme management: Short term planning and communication of programme with the team Correct administration and approval of contract programme (i.e. Cl31, Cl32, CE programmes & Cl14) Ensure programme is adequately resourced with staff, operatives, and supply chain Oversee and ensure that the project contract documents are understood and that the contract is being administered correctly Ensure that the project team comply with all relevant safe systems of work. Provide resources and provide active management for any third-party liaison and management of interfaces Support and endorse Galldris Behavioural Safety programme and the use of hazard observation reporting (or Customer lead initiatives similar to above where required) Ensure that the Galldris project team are correctly managing quality in accordance with the Quality Management Plan, including ITPs, Check Sheets/WIS and NCRs. Setup and ensure document control procedures and electronic platforms are in place and adhered to correctly Development of project controls for internal and external reporting and adherence to any internal/external KPI reporting Management of designers and consultants (when the project has design responsibilities): Input in designer / consultant contracts. Input into designer deliverables and timely delivery of design programme. Support to design management function and adhere to design management procedures. Actively manage risks and opportunities Oversee and ensure that both cost and value are managed correctly and reported. Update resource planning and contingencies every month. Track and recover change and additional value where required Prepare Monthly Project Progress Report and lead presentations to the customer. Prepare and present the Monthly Project Reviews and CVRs to Galldris Senior Management Team Support work winning team and bid managers with opportunities and pipeline. Be able to act as a pre-construction lead /bid manager Demonstrate behaviours that create a positive leadership shadow to the Galldris Project Team whilst providing professional credibility and integrity with our customers. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position Comply with Company policies & procedures Experience/Knowledge: Extensive Construction knowledge of techniques and productivities A successful track record in managing operational delivery within construction. Temporary Works experience Experience in working on a variety of large-scale projects and managing large multi-disciplined teams Ability to train, mentor and coach multi-disciplined teams Experience in presenting detailed reports to the Senior Management Team Qualifications: Relevant formal qualification is essential: HNC, HND, Degree CSCS CITB 5 Day Safety Supervisor Skills: IT literate Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to deal with clients, internal staff and ability to work on own initiative Meticulous, organised, pro-active with a positive attitude and willingness to learn Excellent organisational and planning skills Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
