Engineering Manager

American Society of Civil Engineers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bupa Health Care Cover

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

25 days holiday entitlement

Group Staff Discount

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in Northampton is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team at the South Midlands Regional Office. You will guide design and delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive project success with high-quality training and clear career progression.

The role demands strong leadership, civil engineering expertise, and collaborative management of internal and external consultants, with a focus on delivering robust solutions and value

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineers or technical teams.
• Experience with civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of planning policy and local council requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare viability and detailed designs for projects.
• Manage a team of engineers and coordinate with consultants.
• Discharge planning conditions and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or HND

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager, to be based at our South Midlands Regional Office (NN4 9BS). Youll play a crucial role in maintaining the already high standards of this family-run business. With your proven experience as a manager and Civil Engineer youll guide the team to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and conditions, whilst we support you with high-quality training, great benefits and long-term career progression opportunities. So if you want a fresh challenge and to become part of something more satisfying then together we can do great things.

MAIN DUTIES

• Preparing viability and detailed designs to establish a satisfactory resolution of engineering issues.
• Carrying out practical economical Section 38 and 104 designs to adoptable standards and supplying a package of information to the Commercial Department for tender purposes.
• Work with the appointed Environmental and Geotechnical Consultants to provide solutions to foundation and contamination issues.
• Liaising with Designers in relation to the development of housing layouts with a view to offering advice on SUDs and value engineering.
• Assisting in the production of site appraisals.
• Developing road and sewer designs with the approving bodies in order to solve all associated engineering issues.
• Preparing/co-ordinating external levels drawings and private drainage drawings.
• Briefing and managing the Foundation Design Consultant.
• Assembling and delivering the civil engineering package.
• Discharging engineering related and building related issues.
• Assisting in the discharge of engineering related planning conditions.
• Attending meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties.
• Complying with and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
• Managing a team of engineers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Experience of working for a house builder or consultancy in a similar role.
• HNC or HND level qualified.
• Experience and knowledge of planning policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of urban design requirements for local councils, technical standards for highways and water authorities.
• Microsoft Office skillset.
• Design software experience i.e AutoCad.
• Motivational and self-determined.
• Team player attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Diligent time management.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers.
• Ability to mentor and lead team members.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Company Car
• Bupa Health Care Cover
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
• Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location)