Senior Engineering Manager – Residential Developments

Gleeson Homes; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company car/allowance

Discretionary bonus

Holiday buy back

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Healthshield

Life assurance

Share purchase plan

High street discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Gleeson Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to drive all engineering aspects of multiple residential developments from land appraisal through to adoption. You will work with land, planning, commercial and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget.

You will oversee external consultants, manage utility and infrastructure design, coordinate technical information, and ensure compliance with NHBC/LA requirements.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering, technical or construction-related qualification, or significant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of the residential development and housebuilding process.
• Experience managing engineering or project teams within a development environment.
• Understanding of planning, infrastructure design and development procurement.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Knowledge of Section 38, Section 104 and development adoption processes.
• Awareness of NHBC, LABC and Secure By Design requirements.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and appraise potential development opportunities, supporting land acquisition decisions.
• Lead engineering input throughout the planning and development process.
• Manage external engineering, planning and architectural consultants to ensure timely delivery of designs and technical information.
• Coordinate technical information across departments, ensuring projects remain on programme and within budget.
• Oversee utility appointments and infrastructure design approvals.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and resolve technical issues.
• Manage the adoption of roads, sewers and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee Building Control and warranty provider requirements.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating technical specialist suppliers and contractors.
• Produce status reports, risk assessments and engineering recommendations for senior management.
• Drive programme management and critical path activities to achieve key project milestones.

Skills

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Planning & procurement

Risk & opportunities

NHBC/LABC knowledge

Strong communication

Programme management

Education

Engineering qualification or extensive experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Gleeson Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to drive all engineering aspects of multiple residential developments from land appraisal through to adoption. You will work with land, planning, commercial and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget.

You will oversee external consultants, manage utility and infrastructure design, coordinate technical information, and ensure compliance with NHBC/LA requirements.