Engineering Manager – Residential Development
đź“Ť Northampton (South Midlands Regional Office)
đź’Ľ Permanent | Full-Time
đź’° Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
A well-established, family-run residential housebuilder is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join its South Midlands regional team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining high technical standards across residential developments while managing and mentoring a team of engineers.
This opportunity offers long-term career progression, strong support, and the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the technical delivery of multiple housing schemes.
The Role
* Prepare viability and detailed engineering designs to resolve site constraints
* Deliver S38 and S104 designs to adoptable standards, supporting commercial tendering
* Coordinate with environmental and geotechnical consultants on foundations and contamination solutions
* Advise on SuDS, value engineering, and housing layout optimisation
* Assist with site appraisals and early‑stage technical input
* Liaise with approving bodies to agree roads and sewer designs
* Prepare and coordinate external levels and private drainage drawings
* Brief and manage foundation design consultants
* Assemble and deliver full civil engineering design packages
* Support the discharge of engineering and planning conditions
* Attend internal and external technical meetings
* Manage, mentor and lead a team of engineers
About You
* Previous experience with a housebuilder or consultancy in a similar role
* HNC / HND qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong understanding of planning policy and approval processes
* Knowledge of local authority, highway and water authority standards
* Confident using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
* Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering teams
* Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
* Strong communication and time‑management skills
What’s on Offer
* Company car
* Private healthcare
* Pension scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Staff discounts and competitive employee home purchase scheme
* Long‑term career development within a stable, values‑led business
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