Engineering Lead, Housing Development & Site Feasibility

Gleeson Homes; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Gleeson Homes is seeking an Engineer to support the Regional Technical team and site operations. You will mentor junior staff, contribute to feasibility studies and drive site viability reports in line with regulatory requirements for residential development.

The role involves coordinating external consultants, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and NHBC standards, while supporting procurement and adoption processes on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to residential development.
• Familiarity with NHBC/LABC/SBD guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical/engineering support for feasibility studies and site viability reports.
• Identify need for external consultants, set fees, scope, timescales and deliverability.
• Manage consultant relationships to ensure timely information flow aligned with programme and NHBC standards.
• Consider commercial implications of planning/designs including civil/structural engineering aspects and geotechnical/remediation strategies.
• Assist tendering for site management companies and ensure legal compliance of agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors to meet Building Regulations and warranty requirements.
• Prepare KPI status reports for the Technical function.
• Coordinate utilities installations, designs, quotes and agreements.
• Oversee Adoption process.
• Provide engineering support to site teams and internal departments.
• Lead on technical meetings for site infrastructure procurement and approvals.

Skills

Technical design

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

Highway design standards

Building Regs

NHBC/LABC awareness

Communication skills

Financial awareness

Education

Relevant qualification or civil engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Gleeson Homes is seeking an Engineer to support the Regional Technical team and site operations. You will mentor junior staff, contribute to feasibility studies and drive site viability reports in line with regulatory requirements for residential development.

The role involves coordinating external consultants, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and NHBC standards, while supporting procurement and adoption processes on site.