Job Title: Engineering Manager Major Housing & Infrastructure Projects
Location: Exeter & South West Region
Salary: Up to £68,000 + £7,565 Car Allowance + 20% Bonus + Benefits
Working Hours: MondayFriday, 8:30am5:00pm (option to finish at 3:45pm Fridays with adjusted lunch)
Hybrid Working: 1 day per week working from home
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead the technical planning and pre-development of complex housing and civil infrastructure schemes? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas and expertise make a tangible difference? If so, this could be your next great move.
About the Company:
We are recruiting on behalf of a respected and privately owned housebuilder with over 50 years of success and continued growth across the South West. With a commitment to building sustainable communities and delivering high-quality homes, they are a business where careers thrive and contributions are recognised.
The Role:
As Engineering Manager, you will lead on the technical planning and design coordination for new housing developments. From feasibility and bid stage to planning and delivery, youll be responsible for ensuring all civil engineering elements are cost-effective, buildable, and delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering input across multiple housing development sites
Produce technical reports and feasibility studies for land bids and acquisitions
Oversee drainage strategies, foundation requirements, cut & fill assessments, highways, and utilities
Manage external engineering consultants from bid through to detailed design and delivery
Coordinate with internal teams (land, planning, build, sales, commercial) to ensure alignment
Review site infrastructure designs for value engineering and buildability
Apply for utility supply connections/diversions and liaise with external agencies
Contribute to pre-development programmes and ensure all surveys and assessments are complete
Attend planning, pre-tender, and pre-start meetings
Provide technical support to site staff during construction
Required Skills & Experience:
HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related construction field
Experience managing engineering design on housing developments, particularly early-stage planning
Strong knowledge of geotechnical, drainage, highways, utilities, and substation design
Ability to interpret and critique consultant designs for efficiency and practicality
Understanding of S98 sewer requisitions and relevant UK building regulations
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence
Salary & Benefits Package:
Up to £68,000 salary (DOE)
£7,565 car allowance
20% annual bonus
24 days holiday (rising to 28 with service) plus bank holidays
Pension scheme (employee and company contributions)
Hybrid & Electric Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Employee discount scheme & assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance & company sick pay
Annual volunteering day
Working Culture:
You'll be part of a team that celebrates wins, values collaboration, and encourages career development. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working, this is a place where you can grow, lead, and make a real impact.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
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