Engineering Manager

Vistry Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering design functions and collaborate with various teams to ensure project success. The successful candidate will have substantial civil engineering experience and will manage site developments while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil engineering experience, especially in residential housing.
• Proficient in site layout, utility design, and regulatory approvals.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design functions and land investigations.
• Manage external consultants for site development.
• Ensure project compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Management

Technical understanding

Communication skills

Education

Professional civil engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC)

Membership of a professional body (ICE, IStructE, CABE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils3D

Revit

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our office in Basingstoke, Hampshire. As our Engineering Manager, you will:

1. Lead and supervise all engineering design functions and land investigations.
2. Maintain a portfolio of well-considered development sites in line with company procedures.
3. Manage external consultants producing site development drawings, ensuring approvals from authorities to maximize development potential.
4. Work closely with Land, Commercial, and Operational teams for efficient technical delivery.

We value in-person collaboration but support flexible working arrangements. Please discuss any specific requirements during the interview process.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, allowance, or travel allowance
• Up to 33 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave, pension schemes, and more benefits

In return, we expect you to:

• Behave in line with our values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Have proven civil engineering experience, especially in residential housing
• Be proficient in site layout, utility design, and regulatory approvals
• Hold a full UK driving license and extensive civil engineering experience (7+ years)
• Possess strong management, technical understanding, and communication skills

Desirable qualifications include:

• Professional civil engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC)
• Membership of a professional body (ICE, IStructE, CABE)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civils3D, Revit, and surface water drainage strategies

More about the role:

• Provide technical support during land appraisal and site investigation
• Ensure project targets are met from site start to completion
• Manage external design teams and maintain good relationships with authorities
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
• Develop relationships with local authorities for smooth approvals
• Coordinate technical information and drawings for construction

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. Join us in making a difference.