Jobs in North Elmsall

Position: Senior Engineer / Engineering Manager
Location: Wakefield Area
Salary: £50,000 - £62,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

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 travelSenior Engineer / Engineering Manager 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 expandsSenior Engineer / Engineering Manager 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 LicenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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