Assistant Engineering Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading traditional build housing developer is seeking an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering function across multiple residential sites. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of civil engineering, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The role is ideal for those with a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in residential development, offering competitive remuneration and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Bonus

Pension

Bupa healthcare

Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing engineering elements of residential projects.
• Strong understanding of traditional build schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function across multiple residential sites.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants for technical designs.
• Ensure engineering solutions are compliant with relevant regulations.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Project management

Liaising with authorities

Coordination with consultants

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Salary/rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum + Travel, Bonus, Pension and Bupa

Assistant Engineering Manager, Hertfordshire

A leading traditional build housing developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable homes is looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate their engineering function across multiple residential sites. The company boasts its 5 * builder rating in conjunction with a commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and community-focused development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function across multiple residential development sites, overseeing all aspects of civil engineering including groundworks, highways, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants (civil, structural, and environmental engineers) to deliver technical designs in line with project timelines and budgets.
• Provide engineering input during land acquisition stages, including assessing technical constraints, viability, and due diligence.
• Review and approve technical drawings, engineering reports, and adoptable works submissions (S38, S104, S278).
• Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, and statutory bodies to secure necessary approvals and agreements.
• Ensure engineering solutions are safe, cost-effective, buildable, and compliant with relevant regulations (e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and local authority design guides).
• Work closely with internal departments including Planning, Design, Commercial, and Construction to integrate engineering considerations into the wider project plan.

Candidates will be ideally degree qualified in Civil Engineering and possess experience in residential development, with a strong understanding of traditional build schemes. This would suit existing senior or development engineers from other developers with proven experience managing the engineering elements of residential projects from feasibility through to delivery.

In return, an excellent remuneration is on offer to suitable individuals combined with a reputable business that offers tangible progression.