United Living Group
Engineering Director
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Job Description
Build the Function
Establish and mature the Engineering Design Hub—structure, processes, KPIs, tools, and ways of working to support Tier-1 scale and differentiation.
Design Authority & Governance
Own engineering standards and design assurance gates. Drive constructability, operability, and whole-life performance across multidisciplinary designs.
Portfolio Assurance
Guide teams through complex interfaces (e.g., trenchless crossings, AGIs/BVSs, third-party approvals), chair design reviews/readiness checks, and de-risk delivery on major programmes.
People & Capability
Grow and mentor a high-performing team of discipline leads and principal engineers; set competency frameworks and progression pathways; champion chartership and continuous learning.
Digital & Innovation
Accelerate adoption of digital engineering (BIM/CDE, analytics, data standards) to improve quality, traceability and productivity.
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Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Provide trusted technical counsel during FEED, shape scopes with UK network owners/operators, and resolve multi-agency interfaces (e.g., rail and utility crossings).
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
- Design Maturity: Higher first-pass approvals and fewer late design changes through robust assurance gates.
- Safety & Quality Outcomes: Strong leading indicators, timely closure of findings, and demonstrable alignment with ISO 9001/14001/45001.
- Delivery Confidence: Smoother path from FEED to IFC and into construction; predictable programme control; reduced rework and variation exposure.
- Capability Growth: A motivated team with clear competencies, mentoring and chartership pathways—ready to scale with our pipeline.
- Client Trust: Positive technical acceptance, clean interfaces, and repeat business driven by dependable engineering leadership.
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Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) (Mechanical, Civil/Structural, EC&I or related) with experience in energy/utilities infrastructure.
- Proven leadership of FEED and EPC design on large, multidisciplinary programmes—able to act as Design Authority and set standards across disciplines.
- Command of UK/EU regulations and utility frameworks (e.g., CDM, NERS) and practical know-how embedding management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
- Familiarity with relevant codes/standards for pipelines and associated assets (e.g., ASME B31.8, BS 4515-1, API 1104, ISO 21809) and the construction methods that bring designs to life (including trenchless works).
- A leadership style that balances rigour with pragmatism—able to coach, challenge and inspire teams and partners to deliver outstanding results.
Additional Information
This role will be based out of Warrington with exposure to our site based operations.
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