Engineering Manager – South West (Technical)

Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

A regional, well-known housebuilder with over 50 years of success – and still growing – is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Technical team in the South West.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you’ll lead the engineering aspects of new developments, manage consultants, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure cost-effective, buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential development sites and prepare comprehensive technical reports, including on-site assessments with management teams.
• Develop engineering feasibility studies for land acquisitions, covering infrastructure, drainage strategies, foundations, retaining structures, cut and fill calculations, and underbuild considerations.
• Review geotechnical reports, drainage plans, and highways designs, providing guidance on foundation and structural engineering requirements.
• Implement sewer requisitions (S98) and create constraints plans to support efficient and practical site layouts.
• Collaborate with external consultants to develop initial drainage strategies.
• Coordinate external consultants through all design stages, from bidding and planning to detailed site working drawings.
• Evaluate roads, sewers, and external works to optimise buildability and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee utility management, including diversions, supply arrangements, and cost considerations prior to land and planning submissions.
• Participate in planning, pre-tender, and pre-start meetings as needed.
• Support the Land and Planning teams with pre-commencement activities and site surveys.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Construction/engineering-related further education (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to prioritise tasks
• Personable, hands-on, and positive approach
• IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Salary circa £68,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance and option to join the Hybrid & Electric Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Employee discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual volunteering day

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

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