Senior Civil Engineer

Our client, a well-established housebuilder, is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their Technical team.

This is a confidential opportunity to play a key role across multiple live housing schemes, overseeing the engineering design and delivery of civil and infrastructure works that support high-quality residential communities.

The ideal candidate would come from a Developer or Consultancy background and housebuilding experience, preferably at scale, is a prerequisite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering input for residential projects, covering roads, drainage, utilities, and external works from design through to delivery.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Manage and coordinate technical submissions to local authorities and statutory bodies (S38, S278, S104, etc.).

• Act as a key technical interface between consultants, contractors, and internal teams to support the delivery of cost-effective and buildable solutions.

• Provide senior technical guidance to site teams, supporting the resolution of construction-stage engineering challenges.

• Track engineering progress, risks, and budgets, contributing to overall project performance.

• Assist with infrastructure adoption and maintain effective relationships with approving authorities through to completion.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a senior engineering role working within a Housebuilding, Consultancy, or Civil Engineering environment.

• Strong technical understanding of infrastructure design, groundworks, and adoption processes.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant design standards, Building Regulations, and planning processes.

• Confident in CAD and engineering design software (e.g., Civil 3D or PDS).

• Well organised with clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Ref: 4122MR