Civil Engineer

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure design for residential developments in Alderley Edge. You will manage projects from land acquisition through to site completion, ensuring designs are economical, compliant and delivered on schedule.

The role requires a BSc/BEng/HND in Civil Engineering, UK experience with a housebuilder or consultancy, AutoCAD skills, and ability to coordinate consultants and authorities.

Office-based, salary £65,000–£70,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with UK housebuilders or residential developers.
• Strong knowledge of adoptable highways and drainage.
• Proven track record managing design teams.
• Experience with approvals and agreements (Section 38/278/104).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design for roads, drainage, sewers and foundations.
• Manage consultants to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Support site managers with technical solutions.
• Assess land opportunities and development risks pre-acquisition.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

AutoCAD

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BSc/BEng/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

COINS

Job description

Civil Engineer

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 DOE

Location: Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Hours: 08:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday (Office Based)

Job Purpose

To lead, manage, and deliver infrastructure and engineering designs for residential housing developments. You will oversee projects from initial land acquisition through to site completion, ensuring all engineering solutions are cost-effective, compliant, and delivered on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design

Manage civil and structural designs for roads, drainage, sewers, and foundations.

Adoptions & Agreements

Secure timely Section 38, Section 278, and Section 104 legal agreements with local authorities and water companies.

Consultant Management

Appoint, brief, and manage external engineering consultants to ensure high-quality outputs and project delivery.

Value Engineering

Review architectural and engineering layouts to identify cost savings, efficiencies, and buildability improvements.

Site Support

Provide immediate technical advice and engineering solutions to site managers to resolve active site issues.

Pre-Acquisition Support

Assess new land opportunities for engineering constraints, abnormal costs, drainage viability, and development risks.

Compliance

Ensure all designs comply with statutory regulations, Building Regulations, health and safety requirements, and NHBC standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

BSc, BEng, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

Proven track record working for a UK housebuilder, residential developer, or civil engineering consultancy.

Sector Knowledge

Strong understanding of adoptable highways, drainage systems, Section Agreements, and foundation design.

Software

Proficient in AutoCAD.

Experience with MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow and COINS would be highly advantageous.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local authority officers, statutory bodies, and key stakeholders.

Package

£65,000 - £70,000 DOE

Office-based role in Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Opportunity to join a growing residential development business with significant project exposure