Engineer

Sphere Solutions; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Construction Engineer to manage the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments. The role requires experience in a similar position, strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55,000–£70,000, private medical cover, a company car or cash allowance, and up to 29 days' holiday. The position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Company car or cash allowance

Annual medical health assessment

26 days’ holiday

Flexible benefits options

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a role that includes managing designs for residential developments.
• Knowledge of Highway and Water Industry standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments.
• Oversee designs by external consulting engineers.
• Secure and manage adoption agreements related to construction.

Skills

Experience in a similar role with a housing developer

Strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Construction related qualifications (Degree / HND / HNC)

Job description

Overview

Engineer (Construction)

Location: Exeter – Hybrid working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,000–£70,000

Responsibilities

Sphere Solutions are working with a national housebuilder to recruit a Construction Engineer who will manage the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments. Your main responsibilities will include and not be limited to:

• Arranging and managing service enquiries for new developments, ensuring timely payments for required utilities.
• Overseeing designs produced by external consulting engineers, covering foundations, estate roads, sewers and Section 38, 104 and 278 works.
• Securing and managing adoption agreements (S38, S104, S278), ensuring bonds are set up, reduced and closed on time.
• Input into structural designs for superstructure elements.
• Reviewing consultant designs to ensure value engineering, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Working closely with the Technical Team and wider business to support the discharge of planning conditions and building regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar role with a housing developer.
• Strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection.
• Understanding of Highway and Water Industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Construction related qualifications (Degree / HND / HNC) desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover (single cover).
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Annual medical health assessment.
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing with service to 29 days).
• Flexible benefits options.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.