Development Engineer

Berkeley Group; Taplow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company located in Taplow seeks a Development Engineer to oversee residential development projects. You will manage engineering, infrastructure, and design elements from land feasibility to construction. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in residential development, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Benefits include generous leave, health benefits, and a private pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days

Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance

Access to an online discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in residential development or housebuilding required.
• Understanding of UK planning and regulatory frameworks essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of residential developments from feasibility to construction.
• Manage highway and drainage approvals and coordinate with local authorities.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and provide viability input.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication

Proficient in AutoCAD

Knowledge of UK planning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Development Engineer

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire

Description

Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve.

We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed-use developments. We have the skills and know-how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs.

At the heart of everything we do Is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.

The role

The Development Engineer will support the delivery of residential developments—ranging from traditional housing to RC‑frame apartment schemes—by managing all engineering, infrastructure, and technical design elements from land feasibility through to construction, reporting into the Lead Engineer/Head of Engineering. The role includes managing statutory approvals, coordinating consultants, supporting infrastructure design, and ensuring engineering solutions are cost‑effective, buildable, and compliant with planning and adoption requirements.

Highway Approvals & External Works Coordination

• Manage highway adoption processes including Section 38, Section 278, and Minor Works Agreements.
• Liaise with local highway authorities to secure technical approval for road layouts, junction designs, and off‑site works.
• Coordinate applications for highway licences required for surveys, investigations, or construction works.
• Ensure engineering input into development layouts, including tracking analyses and forward visibility compliance.

Drainage Design, Approvals & Adoptions

• Manage the drainage adoption process under Section 104.
• Coordinate technical submissions for foul, surface water, attenuation and SuDS proposals.
• Liaise with water companies, Lead Local Flood Authorities, and Local Authority drainage boards to secure timely approvals.
• Provide engineering input into site‑wide levels strategies and drainage infrastructure requirements.

Structural & Architectural Coordination

• Review and coordinate RC‑frame structural detailing with structural engineers.
• Coordinate architectural and engineering detailing with internal technical colleagues.
• Input into remediation strategies and ensure integration with ground conditions.

Surveys, Investigations & Site Assessment

• Tender, instruct and manage site investigations, utility surveys, and topographical surveys.
• Review geotechnical and geo‑environmental reports.
• Contribute to contamination assessments and remediation strategies.

Utilities Coordination

• Feed engineering requirements into early‑stage utility strategies.
• Coordinate diversions, new supplies, and protection works with the in‑house utilities team.
• Ensure layouts and phasing reflect utility constraints.

Technical & Software Competency

• Use Microsoft Office applications for reporting, programming and budget monitoring.
• Use AutoCAD or relevant design/drafting software.

Engineering Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage engineering budgets for each development.
• Provide engineering input to viability assessments.
• Track expenditure and support procurement and tender processes.

Cross‑Disciplinary Coordination

• Support engineers, planners, designers, architects, and landscape architects.
• Ensure engineering constraints are reflected in planning submissions and working drawings.
• Chair and coordinate multi‑disciplinary design team meetings.

Experience required

• 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.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

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.