Civil Engineer – Residential Development Projects

About the role

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to lead, manage, and deliver infrastructure and engineering designs for residential housing developments. The role covers the full project lifecycle from land acquisition to site completion, ensuring cost‑effective, compliant solutions delivered on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Manage civil and structural designs for roads, drainage, sewers, and foundations.
• Secure timely Section 38, Section 278, and Section 104 agreements with local authorities and water companies.
• Appoint, brief, and manage external engineering consultants to ensure high‑quality outputs and project delivery.
• Review architectural and engineering layouts to identify cost savings, efficiencies, and buildability improvements.
• Provide immediate technical advice and engineering solutions to site managers to resolve active site issues.
• Assess new land opportunities for engineering constraints, abnormal costs, drainage viability, and development risks.
• Ensure all designs comply with statutory regulations, Building Regulations, health and safety requirements, and NHBC standards.

Required profile

• BSc, BEng, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record working for a UK housebuilder, residential developer, or civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong understanding of adoptable highways, drainage systems, Section Agreements, and foundation design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; experience with MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow and COINS is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow
• COINS