Senior Civil Engineer (Housebuilder)

Recruitment Resolution Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 66k

Car allowance 5k

Annual bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days holidays

Job summary

Recruitment Resolution Ltd in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is seeking an Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer to lead civil engineering for residential developments. You'll work closely with Land, Technical and Commercial teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions across a growing pipeline.

This on-site role offers a salary up to £66,000, a £5k car allowance, annual bonus, pension and private medical insurance, with 25 days holidays and clear career progression within a

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil engineering design for residential developments.
• Background in main contractor/civil engineering environments.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Site3D.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and delivery of residential housing.
• Review and coordinate engineering designs with external consultants.
• Support land acquisition by reviewing constraints and reports.
• Review drawings and technical submissions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to recruitment.

Skills

Residential experience

Civil design coordination

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site3D

Full UK driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site3D

Job description

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Up to £66,000 + 5k Car Allowance per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Join a Growing Yorkshire Housebuilder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager or to join a well-established and growing housebuilder with an impressive pipeline of residential developments across Yorkshire.

We're looking to speak with candidates from a Main Contractor, Civil Engineering Contractor, Civil Engineering Consultancy or Housebuilder, who have strong residential new build experience and are looking to play a key role within an expanding Technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence projects from land acquisition through to construction, while helping shape the future of the engineering function as the business continues to grow.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you'll take the lead on all civil engineering aspects of residential developments, working closely with the Land, Technical and Commercial teams to deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.

You’ll review engineering designs, coordinate external consultants and provide technical guidance throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £66,000 per annum depending on experience
• Car Allowance 5k per annum
• Annual Bonus
• Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm
• Office based, Wakefield area
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Secure pipeline of work and long-term stability
• Focus on Yorkshire regional sites
• Joining a strong vales led organisation
• Genuine career progression within a growing regional housebuilder
• Opportunity to help shape and develop the engineering function
• Secure pipeline of residential developments and long-term career prospects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design and delivery of residential housing developments.
• Support land acquisition by reviewing engineering constraints, technical reports and site investigations.
• Assess the engineering viability of new development opportunities.
• Coordinate and review engineering designs including:
• Drainage (S104/S106)
• Highways (S38/S278)
• Earthworks and site levels
• Retaining structures
• Utilities and external infrastructure
• Manage and challenge external engineering consultants to ensure high-quality, cost-effective design solutions.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve engineering issues throughout planning, design and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Drive engineering standards and best practice across the business.
• Support the growth of the engineering team, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to future recruitment.

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• Experience within a Main Contractor, Civil Engineering Consultancy, Civil Engineering Contractor or Housebuilder.
• A strong civil engineering background with the ability to review and coordinate engineering designs.
• Knowledge of residential infrastructure, including drainage, highways, earthworks, retaining structures and statutory agreements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Site3D (preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Whether you're an established Engineering Manager or an experienced Senior Engineer ready to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a real impact.