Development Engineer

Berkeley Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave increasing to 33

Private Medical Insurance

Online discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group is seeking a Development Engineer in Bath, reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will oversee engineering, infrastructure and technical design across land feasibility to construction, collaborating with internal teams, consultants, authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions aligned with programme requirements.

The role is hands-on, with responsibilities spanning design, coordination, risk management and cost control to support successful

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience within residential development, engineering consultancy, or housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of UK planning, adoption and regulatory frameworks.
• Competent in interpreting geotechnical, structural and engineering reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway adoption and approval processes with Section 38/278 agreements and licences.
• Coordinate with highway authorities on road layouts, junction designs, and off-site works.
• Manage Section 104 drainage adoptions and submissions for foul/surface water and attenuation.
• Coordinate drainage strategies with water companies and local authorities.
• Coordinate RC-frame structural detailing and interfaces with internal teams and consultants.
• Feed engineering requirements into utility strategies and coordinate diversions.
• Monitor budgets and provide cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with planning, design, commercial, construction and technical teams to resolve constraints.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Engineer

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bath, Somerset

Description

We are looking for a Development Engineer to support the successful delivery of a wide range of residential developments, from traditional housing schemes through to RC-frame apartment projects. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in managing engineering, infrastructure and technical design matters from land feasibility through to construction.

This is a varied and hands‑on role, working closely with internal teams, consultants, statutory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, compliant and aligned with programme requirements.

What you'll be doing

Technical knowledge related tasks

• Lead highway adoption and approval processes, including Section 38 agreements, Section 278 agreements, Minor Works Agreements and required licences.
• Work with highway authorities to progress road layouts, junction designs, off‑site works, vehicle tracking and visibility requirements.
• Manage Section 104 drainage adoptions and technical submissions for foul water, surface water, attenuation and sustainable drainage proposals.
• Coordinate with water companies, Local Lead Flood authorities and drainage boards to secure approvals and support levels and drainage infrastructure strategies.
• Coordinate reinforced concrete frame structural detailing, architectural interfaces and engineering design with internal teams and consultants.
• Support remediation strategies, ensuring design solutions respond to site conditions and wider technical requirements.
• Tender, instruct and manage site investigations, utility surveys and topographical surveys.
• Review geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, contributing to contamination assessments and remediation strategies.
• Feed engineering requirements into utility strategies and coordinate diversions, new supplies and protection works.
• Work with the in‑house utilities team to ensure layouts and phasing reflect key utility constraints.

Collaboration, coordination and cost control

• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and provide cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering‑related costs, identify risks and support cost control through design development and delivery.
• Support procurement and tender processes, including preparing scopes, reviewing returns and advising on appointment recommendations.
• Coordinate consultants, engineers and internal teams to ensure technical information is issued clearly and in line with programme requirements.
• Work closely with planning, design, commercial, construction and technical teams to resolve constraints and support delivery.
• Chair and contribute to design team meetings, ensuring actions are captured, followed up and progressed.
• Liaise with external authorities, statutory bodies, utility providers and consultants to secure approvals and progress key technical matters.
• Ensure engineering considerations are reflected in planning submissions, working drawings, design updates and wider project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to support communication, decision‑making and problem‑solving.
• Provide clear updates on technical progress, risks, approvals, costs and key actions to relevant stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience within residential development, engineering consultancy, or housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of UK planning, adoption and regulatory frameworks.
• Competent in interpreting geotechnical, structural and engineering reports.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of RC‑frame structural principles.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability and willingness to undertake regular site visits.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive and solution‑focused approach.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness of cost drivers in development engineering.
• Collaborative team‑oriented working style.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.