Engineering Manager

Sphere Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known housebuilder in Exeter is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering aspects of new developments. The ideal candidate will manage consultants, coordinate internal teams, and ensure cost-effective solutions. With a strong educational background in construction or engineering, you will be responsible for evaluating sites, developing feasibility studies, and collaborating with external stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary of around £68,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Employee discount scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual volunteering day

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND or degree in a construction/engineering field.
• Strong organisational and administrative capability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential development sites and prepare technical reports.
• Develop engineering feasibility studies for land acquisitions.
• Review geotechnical reports and provide engineering guidance.
• Coordinate external consultants through design stages.
• Oversee utility management related to land submissions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Construction/engineering-related further education (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

Job description

Engineering Manager - South West (Technical)

Location: Exeter

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

A regional, well‑known housebuilder with over 50 years of success – and still growing – is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Technical team in the South West.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you'll lead the engineering aspects of new developments, manage consultants, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure cost‑effective, buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential development sites and prepare comprehensive technical reports, including on‑site assessments with management teams.
• Develop engineering feasibility studies for land acquisitions, covering infrastructure, drainage strategies, foundations, retaining structures, cut and fill calculations, and underbuild considerations.
• Review geotechnical reports, drainage plans, and highways designs, providing guidance on foundation and structural engineering requirements.
• Implement sewer requisitions (S98) and create constraints plans to support efficient and practical site layouts.
• Collaborate with external consultants to develop initial drainage strategies.
• Coordinate external consultants through all design stages, from bidding and planning to detailed site working drawings.
• Evaluate roads, sewers, and external works to optimise buildability and ensure cost‑effective solutions.
• Oversee utility management, including diversions, supply arrangements, and cost considerations prior to land and planning submissions.
• Participate in planning, pre‑tender, and pre‑start meetings as needed.
• Support the Land and Planning teams with pre‑commencement activities and site surveys.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Construction/engineering‑related further education (HNC/HND/Degree preferred).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Personable, hands‑on, and positive approach.
• IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Salary circa £68,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance and option to join the Hybrid & Electric Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 24 days holiday (increasing with length of service).
• Employee discount scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual volunteering day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under‑represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.