Group Engineering Manager

Gleeson Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeson Homes is seeking a Group Engineering Manager to lead the Group Technical function, shaping engineering strategy for land acquisition through delivery of developments nationwide.

You'll work with Regional teams and senior leadership to provide expert technical input, manage risk, and drive best practice in temporary works compliance and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive engineering and technical development experience.
• Strong understanding of the residential development process from land acquisition through to delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent knowledge of Temporary Works legislation and compliance.
• Experience working across multiple regions or projects.
• Stakeholder management and consultant coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering aspects of the Group Technical function.
• Oversee and continuously improve the company's Temporary Works procedures, ensuring full legal compliance.
• Coordinate with Regional teams to ensure adherence to Temporary Works processes and company standards.
• Provide technical assessments, engineering advice, and practical solutions to support land acquisition and development activities.
• Identify risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Supporting Land & Development Opportunities.
• Assist with the appraisal and evaluation of development opportunities.
• Provide engineering insight to support regional land bids and investment decisions.
• Review technical constraints, infrastructure requirements, and site viability considerations.
• Support planning applications and approvals, ensuring alignment with Group policies and delivery objectives.
• Consultant & Stakeholder Management.
• Manage external engineering and technical consultants.
• Ensure technical information is delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, Statutory Bodies, specialist suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Support Regional teams with negotiations and technical discussions to keep projects moving forward.
• Project & Programme Management.
• Prepare and manage project programmes, including critical path monitoring and reporting.
• Provide regular updates, analysis, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities by engaging with technical specialists and contractors during project development.
• Ensure development programmes remain aligned with business targets, budgets, and strategic priorities.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

At Gleeson Homes, we're committed to Building Homes. Changing Lives. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Group Engineering Manager to join our Group Operations team and play a pivotal role in supporting land acquisition, development delivery, and engineering excellence across the business. This is a highly influential position that combines strategic oversight, technical expertise, and stakeholder management. You'll work closely with Regional teams and senior leadership, providing engineering guidance that helps drive informed decisions, manage risk, and deliver commercially successful developments. If you're passionate about engineering, thrive in a fast-paced development environment, and enjoy influencing projects from land acquisition through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity As Group Engineering Manager, you'll lead on key engineering aspects of the Group Technical function, ensuring robust technical solutions support our development pipeline and business objectives. You'll be a trusted advisor to the Group Operations Director and Regional teams, providing expert input on land opportunities, engineering challenges, temporary works compliance, and technical risk management. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on developments nationwide while driving best practice, consistency, and continuous improvement across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and manage the engineering aspects of the Group Technical function Oversee and continuously improve the company's Temporary Works procedures, ensuring full legal compliance Co-ordinate with Regional teams to ensure adherence to Temporary Works processes and company standards Provide technical assessments, engineering advice, and practical solutions to support land acquisition and development activities Identify risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations to support informed decision-making Supporting Land & Development Opportunities Assist with the appraisal and evaluation of development opportunities Provide engineering insight to support regional land bids and investment decisions Review technical constraints, infrastructure requirements, and site viability considerations Support planning applications and approvals, ensuring alignment with Group policies and delivery objectives Consultant & Stakeholder Management Manage external engineering and technical consultants Ensure technical information is delivered accurately, on time, and within budget Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, Statutory Bodies, specialist suppliers, contractors, and consultants Support Regional teams with negotiations and technical discussions to keep projects moving forward Project & Programme Management Prepare and manage project programmes, including critical path monitoring and reporting Provide regular updates, analysis, and recommendations to senior stakeholders Support procurement activities by engaging with technical specialists and contractors during project development Ensure development programmes remain aligned with business targets, budgets, and strategic priorities, At Gleeson, you'll have the opportunity to influence major development decisions at a national level while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality homes and communities. You'll be joining a business where your expertise is valued, your recommendations shape outcomes, and your work directly contributes to our continued success and growth.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering robust engineering solutions that support successful land bids and developments
• Maintaining a fully compliant and effective Temporary Works process
• Managing risk while identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes
• Driving value, efficiency, and technical excellence across the business
• Providing trusted advice to senior stakeholders and Regional teams
• Building strong partnerships internally and externally
• Supporting the successful delivery of Group Operations KPIs and business objectives
  We're seeking an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• A relevant engineering qualification and/or extensive engineering and technical development experience
• Strong understanding of the residential development process from land acquisition through to delivery
• Experience working within housebuilding, construction, development, engineering consultancy, or a related environment
• Excellent knowledge of Temporary Works legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of planning, development procurement, and associated legal frameworks
• Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary project teams
• Proven ability to assess technical risk and provide commercially viable solutions
• Experience creating and managing programmes, including critical path planning
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with outstanding attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Technical Manager, or Development Engineering role
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation
• Experience operating across multiple regions or projects simultaneously