Engineering Manager

Acorn Property Group; Exeter, Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development company in Exeter is seeking a manager for their Engineering Design Team. The role requires effective leadership and collaboration with consulting engineers to develop design solutions for civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include managing daily operations and producing feasibility studies, ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong team management skills and a solid understanding of engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engineering Design Team effectively.
• Collaborate with Consulting Engineers for delivery.
• Produce engineering site feasibilities as required.

Skills

Effective team management

Engineering design solutions

Cost engineering

Job description

Primarily to Manage

• Civil Engineers
• Geotechnical Engineers
• Service applications
• Sectional agreements

This role will form part of the Technical Team in the pursuit of providing production information for the design, development and delivery of the site..

Key Responsibilities

• Effective daily management of the ‘Engineering Design Team’ (Internal and External) to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro‑active and professional manner to enable other departments to fulfil their role
• Responsible for delivery of (working with Consulting Engineers) :
• Cut / Fill – Earthworks design solution
• Levels design solution
• Foundation design solution
• Road design (incl S278 and S.38 Agreements)
• Retaining Wall design solution
• Services quotations, design co‑ordination thereof and appointments / legal agreements

Production of engineering site feasibilities as instructed by the land department, with liaison with heads of department & outside authorities and agencies to ensure compliance

Assessment of potential developments and production of detailed technical reports, including site visits with the appropriate members of the management team to ensure the best cost engineered solution is produced for the land, commercial and technical departments