Sphere Solutions
Adoptions Manager
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Location: Cornwall
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Adoptions & Engineering Lead to take ownership of infrastructure completion and adoption across developments throughout the South West.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional with experience in highways, drainage, sectional agreements and adoption processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the adoption of highways, drainage, pumping stations and public open spaces.
- Lead S38, S104, S111 and S278 agreements through technical, approval and legal processes.
- Liaise with local authorities, solicitors, contractors, bondsmen and adopting bodies.
- Oversee infrastructure completion, inspections and remedial works.
- Manage budgets, forecasts and programme delivery.
- Resolve legacy adoption issues and engineering queries.
- Provide technical support during pre-construction and future developments.
- Promote health & safety, best practice and continuous improvement.
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About You
- HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or Design.
- Proven experience in an Adoptions Manager or similar role within housebuilding.
- Strong knowledge of adoption processes, sectional agreements and infrastructure delivery.
- Experience managing adoption bonds and securing releases.
- Good understanding of CDM and construction health & safety.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ideally experience of AutoCAD/COINS
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary up to £62,000
- Car allowance
- Professional membership fees paid
- Workplace pension with death-in-service benefit
- Home office work payment
- GP/Dentist health plan
- Family-friendly policies
- Work with a company recognised for high-quality homes and excellent customer satisfaction
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