220 Engineering jobs in Welwyn Garden City

Job Description

Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We maintain a one firm ethos and family culture which has allowed the business to operate across all barriers, always focused to achieve best for project, and best for our people.

We are part of the SJ Group, this is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

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About the role

To lead, mentor, and manage CAD Technicians and Junior Technicians in delivering high-quality, sustainable digital and CAD solutions across civil engineering projects. The role ensures technical excellence, compliance with quality standards, and supports the development of the UK practice.

Key Responsibilities;

Leadership & Team Development

• Motivate and guide Technicians/Junior Technicians to deliver sustainable CAD and digital solutions ethically and proactively.
• Coordinate project resource planning and liaise with senior engineering staff to ensure adequate resourcing.
• Support professional development and career progression of team members.
• Conduct interviews and assist in recruitment processes when required.
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

Technical Oversight & Governance

• Ensure compliance with RBG IMS quality processes (ISO 9001 & 14001).
• Oversee health and safety implementation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to QA policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of technical CAD output and documentation.

Design & Production

• Lead drawing and model production using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including 2D and 3D modelling.
• Develop masterplans and detailed designs across sectors such as regeneration, aviation, infrastructure, and industrial.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate below-ground design.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with architects and consultants.
• Prepare and issue project drawing transmittals and monitor CAD delivery schedules.

Digital & BIM Integration

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; working knowledge of Navisworks, ideally Infraworks and/or InfoDrainage & MicroDrainage.
• Understand and apply BIM (BS EN ISO 19650 and related standards) protocols and digital workflows.
• Contribute to the development and alignment of CAD protocols with global standards.

Document Control

• Ensure proper document control procedures are followed and maintained.
• Liaise with document controllers to track internal distributions and workflows.
• Maintain project drawing files and ensure compliance with RBG documentation standards

What we are looking for?

• Proficiency in Civil 3D and 3D modelling.
• Relevant degree or apprenticeship, along with practical experience in the field.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring;

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proven experience in delivering complex civil engineering CAD solutions.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital tools such as Navisworks, Infraworks, InfoDrainage and MicroDrainage
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Ability to manage resources, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards.

What we offer you:

RBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.

Agency

Please note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of Robert Bird Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions.

To be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Our client is a renowned engineering consultancy seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead significant infrastructure projects in and around London, England, UK . This role demands a proven leader with a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering principles, project lifecycle management, and stakeholder coordination. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key duties include managing project teams, developing detailed project plans, overseeing site operations, coordinating with contractors and regulatory bodies, and managing risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, coupled with a deep technical expertise in civil engineering disciplines such as structural, transportation, or water resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring compliance with design specifications and technical standards.
• Manage and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and clients.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure projects adhere to all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Drive efficient project delivery and achieve client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in civil engineering project management.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies and software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Expertise in relevant civil engineering fields (e.g., structural, transportation, water).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of UK construction law and regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on challenging projects and contribute to impactful infrastructure development in a leading engineering firm.

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join their esteemed team as Electrical Engineering Apprentices in London, England, UK . This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring engineers to gain hands-on experience and a formal qualification within a leading engineering firm. As an Electrical Engineering Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals, learning about the design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. You will be involved in various aspects of electrical engineering projects, contributing to the successful delivery of innovative solutions. The apprenticeship program is structured to provide comprehensive training, combining on-the-job learning with theoretical study, typically leading to a recognized BEng (Hons) degree or HND qualification. Responsibilities will evolve as you progress, initially including assisting senior engineers, conducting basic tests, learning to read technical drawings, and contributing to project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in electrical engineering, a proactive attitude towards learning, and good problem-solving skills. You should possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including Maths, Science, and English, or equivalent qualifications, ideally including A-levels or a BTEC in a relevant subject. This program is designed for individuals eager to build a successful career in electrical engineering, offering mentorship and support throughout your development. Join our client's dynamic team in the heart of London and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a qualified electrical engineer.

**Scrutineer - T Level - Construction Civil Engineering**
As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**Scrutineer**
**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Core Services and Expectations**
·Check the question paper(s) without reference to the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the questions can be answered in the time allowed and that there are no errors or omissions.
·Work through the question paper(s) (where appropriate and directed to do so).
·Check the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the marks given are identical to those on the question paper(s).
·Prepare a report for the Content Production Manager. 
**Experience/qualifications needed**
·Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector.
**Competencies required**
·Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
·Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills. 
**Desirable**
·Experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
·An understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
·Knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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**Reviser Construction Civil Engineering**
As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Reviser**
**Core Services and Expectations**
·Review the initial draft question paper(s) and mark scheme(s). Check that the nature and range of responses required by the mark scheme are appropriate.
·Comment on individual questions and responses and the draft question paper(s) as a whole.
·Provide constructive feedback to writer in the required format and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
·Complete a full report concerning each question paper and submit it to the Content Production Manager (CPM) before the Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting is due to be held. 
·Attend the review meeting/Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting and therefore contribute to the production of the final draft paper(s) which will be sent to be typeset.
**Experience/qualifications needed**
·Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector
**Competencies required**
·An understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
·Knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
·Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
·Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills 
**Desirable**
·Experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
·Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment of vocational qualifications.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
#LI-KB1

Engineering Manager – South Gillingham (Field Based) £70,000 The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop our talented team working across Fire Detection, Voice Alarm, Suppression, and Installation disciplines. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise will combine with strategic planning to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of our engineering function, mentoring people, delivering technical solutions, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. What You’ll Do Act as a technical leader, supporting complex challenges in the field while developing the team’s capability. Mentor and coach engineers, setting high standards and driving professional growth. Oversee and optimise use of technical platforms (SimPro, Nimbus, CLSS, Siemens Remote). Work with schedulers to ensure effective engineer deployment and maximise first-fix success. Lead contract mobilisations and carry out regular efficiency reviews. Plan recruitment needs, lead interviews, and oversee onboarding and training programmes. Maintain and update the Skills & Grading Matrix and training plans. Deliver technical training and mentoring to support apprentices and career progression. Carry out audits, investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies and standards. Manage monitoring platforms to ensure accurate reporting and fault detection. What We’re Looking For Previous experience in technical roles (fire detection, security systems, or related fields). 5 years’ experience managing engineering teams. Strong background in technical training, team development, and field support. In-depth knowledge of fire detection systems, aspiration systems, and voice alarms. Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience. Proficient in Nimbus, CLSS, and Siemens Remote platforms. Clear and confident communicator who can simplify complex information. Highly organised, resilient, and able to balance office and field responsibilities. Comfortable using MS Office and working under pressure with multiple priorities. If you’re a technically strong leader with a passion for developing people and delivering results, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Technical Engineering Manager – Complex Data Platform Location: London (Hybrid) Compensation: £100K Benefits We are working on a confidential search on behalf of a client undergoing an exciting period of technical evolution and growth. This is a key opportunity to join a highly collaborative and delivery-focused engineering team driving meaningful change across a modern software landscape. The organisation is well-established, with a strong engineering foundation and a clear vision for enhancing the way their teams build, deliver and operate technology. This role will play a central part in shaping technical direction, enabling team effectiveness, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Role Lead and coach a high-performing, cross-functional agile team (6 engineers BA QE) Shape team practices around code quality, test automation, tooling, and incident management Continuously improve how the team operates, identifying skills gaps and coaching individuals to close them Support the deployment and adoption of tools like Backstage, GitHub Copilot, LinearB, and IaC to enhance team performance Drive rework and improvements across the codebase to reduce delivery mistakes and increase reliability Advocate for data-driven engineering (e.g. 90% test coverage threshold, feedback loops on commit patterns and velocity) Encourage systems thinking, helping the team understand the broader business context of their work People Leadership: Lead teams across TypeScript, DynamoDB, GraphDB (including RDF/property-label graph models), and OpenSearch Be a role model and trusted leader for engineers, focusing on individual development and team health Identify and address knowledge gaps through structured coaching, mentoring, and clear career pathways Foster a psychologically safe and inclusive culture that supports experimentation and growth Guide refinement and prioritisation sessions to ensure alignment with business impact and risk Shape a culture of accountability and technical excellence, leading from the front without micromanaging What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Engineering Manager in mature, delivery-focused environments with complex data structures Bring experience in designing, building and maintaining complex data pipelines and search infrastructure A strong technical foundation and understanding of modern development practices, IaC, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure Experience working with or managing teams using graph databases, search technologies, and data pipelines Familiarity with IaC, GitHub Copilot, and modern observability tooling (e.g., Grafana) A strong ability to run skills gaps analysis, utilising delivery data, and an understanding how to use them to improve team effectiveness Experience guiding teams through change, process improvement and cultural transformation Comfort navigating ambiguity, managing through incidents, and driving forward operational excellence Outstanding communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills This is a perfect opportunity to join a global organisation with a strong mission and lead impactful work in a technically complex, data-rich environment. If this role sounds of interest, please apply now for consideration!

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of engineers while driving the successful delivery of projects. This is a pivotal role where you’ll balance people leadership, technical oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. What you’ll be doing: Hiring, training, and mentoring engineers, ensuring strong career development and performance growth. Fostering an inclusive, positive, and productive team culture. Planning, prioritising, and managing engineering projects to deliver high-quality features and services on time. Partnering closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align business requirements with technical solutions. Reviewing and guiding technical decisions, architecture, and code quality standards. Championing best practices for security, performance, and scalability. Driving process improvements, optimising workflows, and ensuring effective use of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Tracking KPIs and team metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Acting as the bridge between engineering and other departments, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and challenges. What we’re looking for: Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role. Strong technical background. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing people. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, prioritise effectively, and deliver results. Strong communicator who can translate complex technical issues into business terms. Up to date with modern development practices, tools, and methodologies. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation where engineering plays a key role in shaping the future of our products and services. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—leading a high-performing team, driving innovation, and helping scale the business.

Engineering Manager
Job ID

Posted
14-Oct-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Company Profile**
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
**Job Title: Hard Services Manager**
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an Hard Services Manager to join the team located in London.
The engineering service manager will be expected to familiarise with all aspects of administration and engineering related to the client occupied buildings. Responsibilities will be to carry out efficient running of the critical and non-critical services and associated functions.
**Key Accountabilities**
· Provide leadership and ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded.
· Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of the contract are exploited.
· Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety process is effectively implemented and regularly reviewed.
· Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams.
· Ensure development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth are met and exceeded.
· Ensuring customer focus within all areas of operational activities and that effective relationship are maintained with key client contacts.
· Promoting and maintaining core CBRE values.
· Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support mobilisation as required on new contracts.
· Responsible for day to day supervision, operations and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plant services primarily PPM and reactive works.
· Daily management of engineering team -day and shift engineers.
· To direct, instruct and supervise all contractors as well as subcontractors, insuring staff compliance with working practice.
· Ensure the collection of the weekly building loads readings and carry out load assessments on UPS, HV/LV systems, reporting any major inconsistencies or abnormalities.
· To insure the shift log system is updated and complete and the subcontractor visits are logged and any major incidents /problems are attended to.
· To complete monthly and quarterly engineering report insuring that significant events or activities as well as areas of concerns are noted in the report.
· Insure that all matters that have impacted the smooth running of the building and the facilities are immediately reported to senior management throughout the complete escalation procedure.
· Monitor critical areas for cleanliness insuring plant rooms and equipment are regularly checked, cleaned and maintained.
· Assist the project team with all technical and operational problems which may arise.
· To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices with emergency/contingency procedures with critical systems.
· Liaise and keep informed the senior management on all aspects of contract problems and regularly update on all engineering issues.
· The upkeep of O&M manuals, test equipment as build drawings.
· Building plants must be operated to in accordance with the manufacture instructions. Within the original design specification.
· To assist, produce and construct the current CEWA's and risk assessment which are used throughout all facilities and sites, ensure that all work is inspected prior to closure of the work permits.
· Ensure that all staff is conversant with the operation and control of critical and non-critical systems installed with the client's portfolio. Spare parts to be checked on delivery for conformity and compliance with the QA policy.
· To manage holiday, sickness, maintaining the correct and required shift level within the building.
· Identify needs/assist in arranging training for engineers.
· Issue workloads (both PPM's and reactive) on a daily basis as governed by day to day operation.
· Management of engineering services with the HV/LV, UPS and Building Management Systems.
· Operate all systems within the building in a competent, effective and efficient manner (Including HV operations), adhering to CWES guideline and bulletins.
**Dimensions**
· Accountability to the CBRE functional heads, as appropriate.
· Accountable day-to-day to the relevant client contacts.
· Line management responsibility for a contract team and indirectly for relevant sub-contractors.
· Financial responsibility for the delivery of Plan commitments for the contract.
**Person Specification**
**Essential**
+ Recognised apprenticeship, ONC / BTEC Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equal.
+ Proven experience in business-critical engineering systems.
+ A strong and committed team player capable of prioritising and solving problems, utilising innovative solutions.
+ Must be well organised with good task management skills.
+ Good written & verbal communication skills.
+ Computer literate.
+ 5 years' experience in a related environment.
+ Strong people management skills.
+ Have a positive and proactive approach to work and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
+ Able to change work pattern at short notice to meet the requirements of the client.
+ HV authorised person.
**Desirable:** Health & Safety qualification
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)