[1][3] Engelkes started his managerial career at HFC Haarlem, where he coached young players between the ages of 14 and 18.
[4] In April 2010, when Pauw left her post with the Netherlands Women, Engelkes was appointed interim head coach.
[1] He led AZ to the Eredivisie title in each of his first three years in charge, from 2007–08 until 2009–10, and also won the KNVB Women's Cup, in 2010–11.
[7] On 30 May 2012, it was announced that Engelkes would become manager of the newly formed Ajax women's team from the 2012–13 season, the start of the BeNe League.
[8] During his final season, Engelkes managed Ajax to the Double as they finished as champions in both the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup.
[9] On 18 March 2014, it was announced that Engelkes was appointed manager of Hoofdklasse club VVOG starting from the 2014–15 season.