At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil engineering for exciting residential projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking housebuilder with a strong presence in Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring within a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a real impact on residential developments.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential development and strong civil engineering skills required.
Bennett & Game are representing a growing residential developer who are seeking a Senior Engineer / Engineering Manager to join their expanding Technical team in the Wakefield area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking housebuilder that has recently undergone a rebrand as part of its ambitious growth strategy. The business has established a strong presence across Yorkshire and is planning to expand into additional regions, with a secure pipeline of residential developments. As part of this continued growth, they are investing heavily in their Technical department and are looking to strengthen their in-house engineering capability.
This role has arisen following the promotion and subsequent departure of the current Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting residential developments from land acquisition through to project delivery, acting as the technical lead for all civil engineering matters. There is genuine opportunity to develop into a larger management position as the business continues to grow and expand its engineering function.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary £50,000 - £62,000 DOE
- £5,000 Car Allowance
- 10% Annual Bonus
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Monthly team incentives
- Staff socials and company events
- Secure pipeline of work and long-term stability
- Regional Yorkshire sites only with no extensive travel
Position Overview
- Lead the civil engineering aspects of residential developments from pre-construction through to project delivery
- Review engineering reports and technical information to support land acquisition, feasibility studies and pre-construction activities
- Prepare technical reports and coordinate high-level engineering designs with external consultants during the bid stage
- Manage external engineering consultants throughout the design process, overseeing drainage, highways, levels, retaining structures and Section 38 / Section 278 agreements
- Provide technical guidance and engineering support to the Land, Technical and Commercial teams throughout the development lifecycle
- Support the continued growth of the engineering function, with the opportunity to mentor and develop a small engineering team as the business expands
Position Requirements
- Residential development experience is essential, gained with either a housebuilder or civil engineering consultancy
- Strong civil engineering background with the ability to understand, review and coordinate engineering designs, rather than purely managing consultants
- Broad knowledge of residential infrastructure including drainage, highways, levels, retaining structures and statutory agreements
- Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Site 3D, with proficiency in at least one package preferred
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and technical teams
- Full UK Driving Licence
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