Engineering Manager

Nicholas Associates; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Groundworks Contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee engineering operations and support project teams. This pivotal role involves managing Site Engineers, ensuring compliance, and implementing technical best practices. A competitive salary, bonus scheme, and career growth opportunities are included in the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on residential groundworks projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly, responding to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & monitor a team of Site Engineers.
• Attend tender reviews and pre start meetings.
• Liaise with commercial teams to ensure permits are planned.
• Carry out take offs, checks, approvals and scheduling of materials.
• Ensure earthworks strategy is understood by all departments.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Sewers for Adoption

Proficient in AutoCAD

Good communication skills

Ability to organise workload effectively

Team Player

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

GPS

Job description

Overview

Nicholas Associates are working in partnership with a well-known Groundworks Contractor who deliver high-quality civil engineering, infrastructure, and groundworks services to top 10 national housebuilders across the West Midlands.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a pivotal role, supporting construction, commercial, and H&S teams through the management and communication of all technical aspects relating to ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & monitor a team of Site Engineers with respect to setting out, as built drawings (roads, sewers)
• Attend tender reviews, pre start meetings
• Liaise with commercial teams to ensure all necessary permits/licences are either in place or planned.
• Carry out take offs, checks, approvals and scheduling of material call offs where necessary
• Production of build programmes (infrastructure works).
• Ensure earthworks strategy is in place and understood by all departments (3D models, stockpile locations, cut/fill/surplus quantities).
• Ensure all pre start checks have been carried out and survey has been undertaken.
• Liaise with adopting authorities (highways and sewers).
• Ensure site teams and sub contractors are constructing to correct specifications
• Manage and oversee all adoption works

Experience & Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (not essential)
• Previous experience as a Site Engineer (on residential groundworks projects)
• Strong knowledge of: Sewers for Adoption and Section 38, 278 works
• Proficient in AutoCAD & GPS
• Good communication and management skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively for the purpose of meeting deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly, responding to business needs
• Team Player

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Package: Rewarding salary, bonus scheme, company car or car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Leadership Opportunity: Oversee engineering operations and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple sites.
• Influence & Impact: Play a key role in implementing technical best practices and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Career Growth: Exposure to senior management strategy and opportunities to progress into wider technical leadership roles.

Great company, great people, please contact John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates for more information (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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