Engineering Manager

Role overview

ID: 2025-7068
Entity: Vistry
Region: Vistry Southern
Department: Technical
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Date Posted: 24.04.2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our office in Basingstoke, Hampshire. As our Engineering Manager, you will be able to direct and lead the supervision of all engineering design functions and land investigations; to maintain a healthy portfolio of well-considered development sites for the Region, in accordance with the Company’s best practice and procedures to meet departmental objectives. You will manage all External Consultants of the Technical Team undertaking the production of drawings for the design of site developments, to an internal brief from the management team, to be negotiated with and submitted to the appropriate Authorities for speedy and satisfactory approvals to unlock and maximise development potential & meet the business objectives.

This role requires you to be a skilled and experienced individual operating within the Engineering discipline of the technical team.

You will have experience of working closely with Land, Commercial and Operational teams to ensure eï¬icient delivery of technical information for costing and construction.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Proven working experience in Civil Engineering
Previous experience in Residential Housing sector
Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control regulatory approvals including all section agreements (section 38 §ion 104 designs)
Full current UK Driving Licence
Extensive experience (7+ years) in civil engineering and be familiar with the adoption process. Awareness of estate roads and sewer design, construction and inspection.
An organised and prioritised working discipline dealing and managing tasks effectively and sequentially
sound technical understanding of relevant industry guidance, coupled A with an aptitude to learn, obtain and retain information as required within the role
The ability to work thoroughly and efficiently within a collaborative team environment.
Sufficient knowledge and understanding of adoption and infrastructure works associated to new build housing estates – sewers, roads, utilities.
Legal understanding of bonds, certificates and title deeds
Experience of people management and project leading.
Technically minded and a thorough understanding of section agreements S38, S278 and S104
Thorough, with strong attention to detail
Ability to confidently challenge decisions made by others
Quick and eager to learn, with a focus on continuous development
Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
Proficient in MS Office programmes
Analytical approach
Positive attitude towards teamwork
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable –

Should have a Professional Civil Engineering related qualification (Degree, HND or HNC,)
Membership of or working towards membership of a professional body (ICE, IStructE, CABE)
Ideally will have had experience of working with a housing developer, consultancy or local authority
Understanding of AutoCAD
Understanding of Civils3D
Understanding of Revit
Experience of dealing with surface water drainage strategies/surface water management and familiar with the requirements of the NPPF, the Environment Agency or local planning policy.
Competent use of a Document Management system (ViewPoint of similar).
Competent user of Microsoft Project or similar
Working knowledge of NJUG requirements
Working knowledge of NHBC roads and sewers bonds, applications, charges and rates.
Experience of coordinating external utility consultants in the procurement of statutory service designs for developments.
More about the Engineering Manager role…
Provide technical support for the Land Department in appraisal of engineering designs (S38, S278, S104) and site investigation reports.
Site visits with the appropriate members of the management team to ensure the best cost engineered solution is produced to gain technical approval from the relevant authorities.
Ensure company targets are met for a controlled and cost-effective site start through to site completions.
Production of engineering site feasibilities as instructed by the land department, with liaison with heads of department & outside authorities and agencies to ensure complies with the required standards and business needs.
Establish good working relationships with Department Heads to ensure schemes are robustly costed and constructed as intended and to encourage feedback for inclusion in future schemes to avoid wastage and improve the engineered solutions.
Effective daily management of the External ‘Design Team’ to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable the technical department and other departments to fulfil their role.
Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team and attend all relevant training. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions.Implement new ideas and m