Job Description

Astute's Nuclear team are working with a leading utilities and infrastructure services provider, recognised for its technical excellence and commitment to sustainability. We're recruiting for a Design and MEICA Manager, based on Hinkley Point C, with flexible hybrid working.
This Design and MEICA Manager role offers a salary between 75,000 - 85,000, alongside an attractive benefits package, structured career progression, and the opportunity to lead high-impact design and build projects across the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
If you're an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in design and MEICA delivery and looking for a senior leadership role where you'll help shape strategy, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Director of Projects, you will:

• Manage and control the design and MEICA services for the non-core business unit
• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, compliance, and delivery within budget and programme
• Oversee governance, contractual budgets, and resourcing to maintain efficiency and client satisfaction
• Deputise for the Director of Projects, taking ownership of day-to-day decision-making when required
• Ensure adherence to company systems and procedures, maintaining CDM compliance and risk management standards
• Lead client stakeholder management, promoting technical excellence and swift resolution of challenges
• Develop and implement strategies for business growth, introducing new technologies and driving continuous improvement
• Mentor, motivate, and develop multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects to the highest standard
• Contribute to corporate strategy, supporting innovation and sustainable delivery across design and build activities

Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Significant experience managing the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects
• Leadership experience in a similar role, with proven team management skills
• Strong understanding of CDM compliance, NEC contracts, and risk management
• Demonstrable track record of delivering projects to budget and programme
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to lead cultural and organisational change effectively
• Chartered (or working towards) status desirable

Personal skills
The Design and MEICA Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A confident and decisive leader with the ability to inspire teams
• Commercially aware, with strong financial and contractual acumen
• Strategic in thinking, but hands-on in delivery
• Collaborative and relationship-focused, both internally and externally
• Passionate about driving innovation and sustainable solutions

Salary and benefits of the Design and MEICA Manager role

• 75,000 - 85,000 depending on experience
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 28 with service) + option to buy/sell holiday
• Performance-related bonus (~5%)
• Healthcare package to support medical costs
• Life assurance of up to 8x salary
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and paternity leave
• One paid volunteering day each year
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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