Engineering Manager

Strata Consulting; Newbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Southern office to lead the engineering function across residential developments from land acquisition through construction and adoption.

You will oversee internal teams and external consultants, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely design approvals while driving cost-efficiency and value engineering to deliver projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in housebuilding or civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of highway and drainage design standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function for the Southern region.
• Oversee design and approvals for roads, drainage and levels.
• Manage external consultants and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical input during land acquisition and planning.
• Secure timely approvals from highways, water authorities and regulators.
• Support site teams with engineering solutions during construction, drive cost-efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Civil engineering

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location: Southern Office
Department: Technical / Engineering

A leading housebuilder is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join its Southern office. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality residential developments, from land acquisition through to construction and adoption.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will take responsibility for all engineering aspects of developments, managing internal teams and external consultants to ensure technical designs are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on time. You will work closely with local authorities, statutory bodies, and contractors to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the engineering function within the Southern region.
• Overseeing the design and approval of roads, drainage, levels, and other civil engineering requirements.
• Managing external consultants and ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Providing technical advice during land acquisition and planning stages.
• Securing timely approvals from highways authorities, water companies, and environmental agencies.
• Supporting site teams with engineering solutions during construction.Driving cost-efficiency and value engineering initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a confident and motivated leader with a strong background in civil engineering for residential developments. You will bring both technical expertise and people management skills, ensuring successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Previous experience in housebuilding or civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of highway and drainage design, Section 38/104/278/106 processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• The chance to lead engineering for exciting residential projects across the Southern region.

Apply today and take the next step in your career as an Engineering Manager.