Adoptions & Engineering Lead
Gilbert & Goode ¦ Cornwall
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Competitive salary
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Car allowance
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Pension
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Medical Healthcare (Medicash)
Shape Communities. Deliver Excellence. Leave a Lasting Legacy.
Gilbert & Goode is seeking an experienced Adoptions & Engineering Lead to take ownership of the completion and adoption of infrastructure across our developments throughout the South West. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished professional with a strong background in highways, drainage, sectional agreements, and adoption processes to play a pivotal role in delivering thriving, sustainable communities.
Working within our Operations team and reporting to the Head of Technical, you will lead the successful delivery of infrastructure completion works, drive adoption programmes, manage contractors and budgets, and ensure the timely release of bonds and liabilities.
What You Will Be Doing:
As Adoptions & Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for:
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Managing the adoption process for highways, drainage, pumping stations and public open spaces.
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Leading sectional agreements including S38, S104, S111 and S278 through technical, approval and legal processes.
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Building strong relationships with local authorities, solicitors, contractors, bondsmen and adopting bodies.
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Overseeing infrastructure completion works, site inspections and remedial programmes to achieve adoption standards.
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Managing budgets, forecasts, expenditure and programme delivery.
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Resolving legacy adoption issues and engineering queries.
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Supporting pre-construction activities and providing technical input on future developments.
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Promoting continuous improvement, innovation, health and safety, and best practice across all projects.
What We Are Looking For:
We're looking for a proactive and technically capable professional who can confidently manage multiple stakeholders and drive successful project outcomes.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
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HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or Design.
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Proven experience in an Adoptions Manager or similar role within a housebuilding environment.
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Strong knowledge of adoption delivery, sectional agreements and infrastructure project management.
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Experience managing adoption bonds and achieving bond releases through sureties.
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Sound understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
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Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable:
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HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline.
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Professional membership such as ICE, CIAT, CIOB or MCIAT.
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Experience working within the South West region.
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Knowledge of statutory approvals, legal agreements and development delivery processes.
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Experience with AutoCAD and Coins.
Why Join Gilbert & Goode?
Bring your skills to a company with a strong regional reputation and a values-led purpose.
?? We build more than homes — we create places where life unfolds.
At Gilbert & Goode, we are committed to “building inspiring homes and creating lasting memories”, placing customers at the heart of everything we do.
?? Award-winning customer satisfaction.
We proudly hold the In-house 2026 Platinum Award for Customer Satisfaction, reflecting the trust our customers place in us and the exceptional buying experience we deliver.
?? A leading regional housebuilder with purpose.
Since 1972, Gilbert & Goode has grown into one of the South West’s most respected new homes developers, creating inspiring neighbourhoods across Cornwall and Devon.
?? Your work has real social value.
As part of Ocean Housing, our profits are gift-aided back to support the delivery of affordable housing. This means your contribution directly helps provide homes for local people and strengthens the communities we serve.
?? Community-first approach.
We believe the most successful developments are shaped by the people who live in them. Community voices influence our designs, ensuring our homes and neighbourhoods genuinely meet local needs.
Alongside this sense of purpose, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team, based at our St Austell headquarters with strong local roots and a deep commitment to the region.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported to perform at their best.
?? Our Benefits
We offer a flexible and supportive working environment, plus an excellent benefits package:
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27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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10% car allowance
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Professional membership fees paid
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Company sick pay scheme
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Workplace pension with death-in-service benefit
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Home office work payment
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Medicash health plan (including dental and optical cover)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Rewards and recognition programme
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On-site parking
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Family-friendly policies
?? Key Dates:
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Closing Date: Monday 20th of July 2026 at Midnight
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Interviews to be held: Monday 27th of July 2026 at Stennack House, St Austell
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications—so apply soon!
With a reputation for creating inspiring new homes, Gilbert & Goode has grown from humble beginnings in 1972 to become one of the South West’s leading new homes developers. Putting our customers at the heart of everything we do we are committed to delivering exceptional new homes that you will enjoy living in for years to come.
Gilbert & Goode is proud to promote and retain excellent relationships with local landowners, stakeholders and supply chain to bring the best opportunities, sustainable local products and services to create inspirational neighbourhoods whilst investing into the local community by making contributions towards highways, schools and local facilities.
