Job description
Are you an experienced Technical Manager with an engineering background looking for your next step? We're working with a well-established regional housebuilder based in Derbyshire, and this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.
The Role
You'll be joining a busy regional office delivering around 600 units per year, taking ownership of the technical function and driving projects forward from inception through to completion. With a strong pipeline of work and real backing from the business, this is a role where you can make your mark.
A key part of the position will involve managing Section 278 and Section 38 agreements, so experience navigating highways adoption and infrastructure agreements is essential.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and managing the technical team across a portfolio of residential developments
- Overseeing Section 278 and Section 38 agreements from negotiation through to adoption
- Working closely with engineering consultants, local authorities, and internal departments
- Managing design programmes and ensuring technical information is delivered on time
- Supporting land appraisals and due diligence on new acquisitions
- Mentoring and developing junior members of the team
What We're Looking For
- A Technical Manager or Senior Engineer ready to step up, with a background in civil or structural engineering
- Strong experience in residential housebuilding
- Solid understanding of highways and infrastructure agreements
- Someone who can lead a team, manage external consultants, and keep projects moving
- A degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is preferred
What's On Offer
- £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Genuine opportunity for career progression within a growing business
If this sounds like the right move for you, get in touch!
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Leicester
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 16-03-2026
- Profession type
- Technical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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