Engineering Manager

Gleeson Homes

Bradford

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company car/allowance

Discretionary bonus

Holiday buy back

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Healthshield

Life assurance

Share purchase plan

High street discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Gleeson Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to drive all engineering aspects of multiple residential developments from land appraisal through to adoption. You will work with land, planning, commercial and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget.

You will oversee external consultants, manage utility and infrastructure design, coordinate technical information, and ensure compliance with NHBC/LA requirements.

Qualifications

A relevant engineering, technical or construction-related qualification, or significant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of the residential development and housebuilding process.
Experience managing engineering or project teams within a development environment.
Understanding of planning, infrastructure design and development procurement.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify risks and opportunities.
Knowledge of Section 38, Section 104 and development adoption processes.
Awareness of NHBC, LABC and Secure By Design requirements.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Assess and appraise potential development opportunities, supporting land acquisition decisions.
Lead engineering input throughout the planning and development process.
Manage external engineering, planning and architectural consultants to ensure timely delivery of designs and technical information.
Coordinate technical information across departments, ensuring projects remain on programme and within budget.
Oversee utility appointments and infrastructure design approvals.
Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and resolve technical issues.
Manage the adoption of roads, sewers and associated infrastructure.
Oversee Building Control and warranty provider requirements.
Support procurement activities by coordinating technical specialist suppliers and contractors.
Produce status reports, risk assessments and engineering recommendations for senior management.
Drive programme management and critical path activities to achieve key project milestones.

Skills

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Planning & procurement

Risk & opportunities

NHBC/LABC knowledge

Strong communication

Programme management

Education

Engineering qualification or extensive experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Shape the Future of New Homes Developments

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality residential developments from land acquisition through to final adoption?

We are seeking a talented and commercially aware Engineering Manager to join our growing Technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the success of major housing developments, working closely with land, planning, commercial and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on programme and within budget.

As a key member of the business, you will manage all engineering aspects of multiple developments, providing expert technical guidance while driving projects from initial appraisal through planning, design, procurement and adoption.

What You'll Be Doing

Assess and appraise potential development opportunities, supporting land acquisition decisions.
Lead engineering input throughout the planning and development process.
Manage external engineering, planning and architectural consultants to ensure timely delivery of designs and technical information.
Coordinate technical information across departments, ensuring projects remain on programme and within budget.
Oversee utility appointments and infrastructure design approvals.
Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and resolve technical issues.
Manage the adoption of roads, sewers and associated infrastructure.
Oversee Building Control and warranty provider requirements.
Support procurement activities by coordinating technical specialist suppliers and contractors.
Produce status reports, risk assessments and engineering recommendations for senior management.
Drive programme management and critical path activities to achieve key project milestones.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:

A relevant engineering, technical or construction-related qualification, or significant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of the residential development and housebuilding process.
Experience managing engineering, technical or project teams within a development environment.
A solid understanding of planning, infrastructure design and development procurement.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
Knowledge of Section 38, Section 104 and development adoption processes.
Awareness of NHBC, LABC and Secure By Design requirements.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

Work on exciting residential developments that make a real difference to communities.
Join a collaborative and highly successful regional team.
Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Supportive culture with a strong focus on quality, safety and innovation.

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