Assistant Chief Design Engineer

Role

Assistant Chief Design Engineer – Civil & Structural Engineering

Hybrid working with primary locations in Derby, Warrington or Manchester. The role reports to the Chief Design Engineer and serves as a senior leader and technical authority within the civil and structural discipline, managing a team of 75+ engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level technical leadership and governance for all civil and structural engineering activities, chairing reviews and acting as a decision‑making authority on complex, high‑risk issues.
• Lead, inspire, motivate and develop large teams, ensuring safe, high‑quality delivery against programme, cost, and schedule commitments.
• Drive integration across engineering and non‑engineering disciplines, managing interfaces between structures, plant systems, construction and site development.
• Work across the business to drive initiatives related to procurement, supply chain, legal ind...