Adoptions Engineer

Potensis; Redhill; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential development firm is seeking an Adoptions Engineer in Surrey to support the adoption of infrastructure for residential developments. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on career progression. Ideal candidates will have a construction or engineering qualification, at least 5 years of experience, and strong IT skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Practical experience with legal processes for roads, sewers, and utilities.
• Knowledge of building regulations and highways/drainage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the adoption of development infrastructure with relevant authorities.
• Manage adoption schedules and liaise with internal and external parties.
• Monitor bond overrun risks and assist teams in securing infrastructure approvals.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction or engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adoptions Engineer – Up To £60,000 + Bonus – Residential Developer – Surrey

Potensis Selection are working with a well-established residential developer who looking for an Adoptions Engineer to join their growing Technical team in Surrey.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the adoption of infrastructure across residential developments, supporting the delivery of high-quality homes and communities. The role offers a collaborative, supportive environment with strong development opportunities and a focus on career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the adoption of development infrastructure, including roads, drainage, utilities, and open spaces, working with the relevant authorities to ensure projects are adopted on time.
• Keep adoption schedules up to date, managing both legacy projects and new developments.
• Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure adoption processes run smoothly.
• Monitor bond overrun risks and work with technical leadership to resolve issues and prevent delays.
• Assist technical, construction, and commercial teams in gathering evidence, completing remedial works, and securing approvals for infrastructure adoption.
• Review and interpret drawings, surveys, reports, and test results, providing accurate information to support practical completion, certification, and vesting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Construction or engineering qualification, or at least 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Practical experience with legal and technical processes for roads, sewers, and utilities.
• Knowledge of current building regulations, NHBC standards, and highways/drainage requirements.
• Strong IT skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organised, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.