Adoptions Manager

Adoptions Manager

Cornwall

Permanent

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.

Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will lead adoption programmes, manage contractors and budgets, oversee completion works and ensure the timely release of bonds and liabilities.

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.

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

If you would like a confidential chat about this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Jo or Cat

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.