Engineering Manager

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 house builder 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 £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

• 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

• Residential development experience is essential, gained with either a house builder 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