Job Title Engineering Manager
Role Type Permanent/Full Time
Job Location Billingshurst
Reports to Head of Engineering

THE REQUIRED SKILLS

· Preferably qualified to HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, or CEng level in civil engineering

· Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction, including legal processes

• Experience with AutoCAD and other design software is advantageous
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and legislation, particularly in highways and drainage design and implementation
• Ideally, at least 4 years of civil engineering experience in residential development or consultancy
• Practical knowledge of site environments and current construction methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Professional, proactive, and self-motivated, with strong leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, collaborative mindset, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting

THE DEPARTMENT AND ROLE

The Engineering Department co-ordinates and manages the due diligence, reporting, and design of all infrastructure on residential led developments from land acquisition through planning and into delivery.
A unique opportunity for a qualified engineering manager to join a strong internal engineering team. Engineering managers within the department are encouraged to have exposure across the whole business from strategic land and planning, through to detailed design and delivery onsite. It is accepted that candidates often have a preference or more experience in one or the other ends of the industry, such candidates will be considered.
The engineering manager will ensure, while working with wider Thakeham disciplines and across multiple projects at any one time, that all emerging designs, specifications and relevant information, is developed with due regard to quality, cost, time, overall viability and development vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to:
· Assist in engineering due diligence of land or build contract opportunities ;
· Appoint and manage (including design co-ordination & checking, meetings, financial reporting and programme management)):
§ engineering surveys and investigations required for planning and detailed design (traffic, topography, drainage, soils etc);
§ engineering consultants responsible for planning application documentation and consent (transport, flood risk, drainage, soils etc);
§ civil engineering consultants for detailed design;
· Managing by project the engineering programme, costs, fees and budgets;
· Managing highways and drainage permits, licences and sectional agreements;
· Co-ordinate with dedicated utilities manager and wider design and delivery teams;
· Value engineering consultants designs to enhance buildability/commerciality;
· Ensuring the company fulfils its obligations under CDM and Health & Safety legislation with regards to engineering;