Engineering Manager - #1747808
Linear Recruitment Ltd
Date: 1 day ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Role Overview
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join a house builder in West Yorkshire. The Engineering Manager will oversee all pre-construction and construction engineering functions, ensuring technical excellence, cost-efficiency, and compliance across infrastructure, utilities, and groundworks. You will be a key liaison between planning, design consultants, contractors, and site teams
Key Responsibilities
Manage external engineering consultants, ensuring deliverables are issued on time, to scope, and within budget
Contribute to land appraisals by providing technical input on constraints, abnormal costs, and engineering solutions
Undertake value engineering reviews of infrastructure and engineering designs to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance
Work collaboratively with the wider team on the technical viability of new and existing sites
Review and approve civil engineering designs, including road, drainage, levels, and external works
Monitor and manage technical risks, including ground conditions and abnormal costs
Apply for and manage new and existing utility connections (gas, water, electricity, telecoms) across all development sites
Liaise with utility providers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and coordination of services
Manage all aspects of Section 38 (Highways Adoption), Section 278 (Works to Existing Highways), and Section 104 (Sewer Adoption) Agreements
Coordinate with local authorities, legal teams, and consultants to ensure timely approval, execution, and adoption of infrastructure
Track progress of technical approvals and ensure all conditions are met for sign-off and bond release
Support site teams with technical queries and engineering solutions
Key Skills & Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a national/regional residential housebuilder
Knowledge of UK building regulations, NHBC standards, and statutory agreements (S38, S278, S104)
Proficient in AutoCAD and some familiarity with Micro Drainage (or Causeway Flow), and 3D ground modelling software
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead external consultants and work collaboratively across teams
What We Offer
A dynamic and collaborative working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career growth in a technically driven, quality-focused company
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join a house builder in West Yorkshire. The Engineering Manager will oversee all pre-construction and construction engineering functions, ensuring technical excellence, cost-efficiency, and compliance across infrastructure, utilities, and groundworks. You will be a key liaison between planning, design consultants, contractors, and site teams
Key Responsibilities
Manage external engineering consultants, ensuring deliverables are issued on time, to scope, and within budget
Contribute to land appraisals by providing technical input on constraints, abnormal costs, and engineering solutions
Undertake value engineering reviews of infrastructure and engineering designs to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance
Work collaboratively with the wider team on the technical viability of new and existing sites
Review and approve civil engineering designs, including road, drainage, levels, and external works
Monitor and manage technical risks, including ground conditions and abnormal costs
Apply for and manage new and existing utility connections (gas, water, electricity, telecoms) across all development sites
Liaise with utility providers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and coordination of services
Manage all aspects of Section 38 (Highways Adoption), Section 278 (Works to Existing Highways), and Section 104 (Sewer Adoption) Agreements
Coordinate with local authorities, legal teams, and consultants to ensure timely approval, execution, and adoption of infrastructure
Track progress of technical approvals and ensure all conditions are met for sign-off and bond release
Support site teams with technical queries and engineering solutions
Key Skills & Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a national/regional residential housebuilder
Knowledge of UK building regulations, NHBC standards, and statutory agreements (S38, S278, S104)
Proficient in AutoCAD and some familiarity with Micro Drainage (or Causeway Flow), and 3D ground modelling software
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead external consultants and work collaboratively across teams
What We Offer
A dynamic and collaborative working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career growth in a technically driven, quality-focused company
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