Engineering Manager

Strata Construction Consulting; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Southern office. The role involves managing engineering aspects of residential developments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering projects efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong leadership skills, along with experience in housebuilding or consultancy. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme and private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident and motivated leader with a strong background in civil engineering.
• Experience in housebuilding or civil engineering consultancy.
• Knowledge of highway and drainage design processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function within the Southern region.
• Oversee the design and approval of civil engineering requirements.
• Manage external consultants and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical advice during land acquisition stages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical expertise in civil engineering

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Highway design standards

Drainage design standards

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.