Talented people are the key to our success

Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructure

Our Energy Business Unit are delivering the backbone of tomorrow’s energy grid. We’re strengthening our engineering capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK. We’re now seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (OHL) to lead engineering delivery across high-voltage transmission schemes from concept to completion.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee the day-to-day coordination of both internal and external engineering teams, ensuring all project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll play a key role in aligning engineering output with project requirements, driving quality and efficiency across all phases. While experience in cabling is advantageous, a strong background in civil infrastructure is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support engineering activities across both pre-contract and delivery phases, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and customer-specific requirements.
• Identify temporary works and technical needs, allocating appropriate resources in collaboration with operations directors.
• Manage strategic relationships with consulting engineers and joint venture partners, ensuring effective design delivery and alignment with Morgan Sindall standards.
• Provide pre-contract support including input into tenders, customer presentations, and securing design resources for future bids.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the Infrastructure business unit.
• Oversee engineering compliance, training, and competency records, and represent the company at relevant industry forums.

The Candidate:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant field
• Chartered Engineer or similar and participation in affiliated bodies for example Institute of Civil Engineering
• Previous senior level involvement in the provision of design management services for civil engineering design and construction in the highways, rail, energy and water sectors
• Significant senior level involvement in large project tender teams including price and quality adjudicated bids
• An understanding of commercial aspects including typical terms and conditions and procurement models
• Experienced in the management, surveillance and audit of assurance regimes
• Experience of managing design process in tender or contract environment
• Experience with working in joint ventures and alliances or other collaborative working

What's in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About our Energy business unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.