Job Description

Job: Engineering Manager / Technical Manager

Department: Technical

Reports to: Development Director

Locality: Cumbria and Lancashire

Role Purpose

To co-ordinate and provide cost-effective quality civil engineering and infrastructure solutions for all aspects of residential development. Liaison with internal teams, external consultants and local authorities to ensure Technical delivery is efficient and meets the needs of the business plan - from land acquisition through to adoption and handover.

Key Accountabilities

Pre-development / Land Acquisition

Provide engineering input into land appraisals and feasibility studies

Review technical constraints inc ground conditions, flood risk, highways, drainage and utility availability

Advise on potential abnormal costs and engineering risks

Design & Technical Coordination

Produce robust Engineers instructions / Consultant briefs to drive a "right first time" approach

Manage external civil engineering consultants in the design of adoptable infrastructure, foundations, levels and external works

Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations and standards (Warranty providers, Building Regulations, Section 278 / 38 / 104 agreements, SuDS etc)

Oversee coordination of engineering drawings with architectural and planning layouts.

Review, improve and approve drawings for technical accuracy, value engineering opportunities, and buildability.

Prepare accurate information and drawings to form part of Tender Pack for each development.

Infrastructure Delivery

Coordinate with Commercial and Construction teams to ensure efficient delivery of on-site and off-site site infrastructure works

Liaise with local authorities, water companies / NAVs, highway agencies and utility providers to obtain necessary technical approvals, permits and agreements.

Monitor progress and resolve technical issues during Construction. Regular site visits and progress reviews.

Manage technical aspects of adoptions (roads, sewers, open spaces) through to completion and handover. Ensuring all relevant CCTV, as-built surveys & drawings, reports are provided and recorded to ensure efficient adoption.

Project & Team Management

Lead, mentor and develop members of the engineering / technical team.

Assist with budgets for engineering design and infrastructure delivery

Monitor consultant performance and ensure adherence to programme, cost and quality standards

Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining balance with quality and scalability

Compliance & Standards

Ensure all engineering designs and works comply with company procedures, technical standards and H&S requirements

Keep up to date with changes in legislation, standards and best practices

Support sustainable initiatives including SuDS, low impact infrastructure and environmental compliance

Enablers to the Role

Qualifications & Experience

Construction educated in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience in residential development, consulting engineering or housebuilding

Preferable working knowledge of the house building industry

Experience of multi-site management of infrastructure design and delivery

Strong knowledge of relevant regulations (section 278 / 38 / 104, SuDS, Building Regulations, Warranty Technical Manuals, CDM etc)

Proficient in AutoCad and civil engineering design principles

Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams etc

Excellent project management, communication and negotiation skills

Core Competencies

Leadership and team development

Technical excellence and attention to detail

Commercial awareness and cost management

Problem solving and decision-making

Flexible and effective stakeholder management

Delivery focused with strong organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person