Engineer (Civil)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Training and development

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Vehicle allowance

Onsite parking

Electric car charging

Job summary

Croudace Homes, a family‑owned housebuilder, is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the in‑house consultancy and contribute to design and delivery across multiple development stages.

You will work on infrastructure, foundations, highways, and drainage, with growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on well‑being and career progression.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree is desirable, or equivalent in working experience.
• Experience within the role of an Engineer, with a consultancy background or a housebuilder with in‑house design
• Ideally, MICE chartered or Incorporated, but studies can be fully supported toward this
• Experience in creating detailed designs of infrastructure, foundations, highways, drainage, and external work in housing developments
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of packages such as Microsoft, AutoCAD, PDS, and FLOW (or similar)

Responsibilities

• Assist design and delivery of developments across technical stages.
• Work within in-house consultancy to progress concepts to implementation.
• Contribute to detailed infrastructure, foundations, highways, and drainage designs.

Skills

Civil engineering degree

Consultancy experience

MICE chartered (desirable)

IT skills (AutoCAD, PDS, FLOW)

Education

Civil Engineering degree desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS

FLOW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: On site / Caterham, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Competitive salary

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family‑owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high‑quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well‑being and work‑life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Civil Engineer

Join our technical team in a diverse civil engineering role where you'll contribute to the design and delivery of our developments. Working across multiple stages of the technical design process within our in‑house consultancy, you'll gain valuable insight as your designs progress from concept to implementation. This is a strong opportunity to develop your skills, share your ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the projects we develop and grow.

Step into a role where your growth matters and your ideas count. You'll build your skills, challenge yourself, and help create lasting change in the communities we work with.

Skills & knowledge you’ll bring

• A Civil Engineering degree is desirable, or equivalent in working experience
• Experience within the role of an Engineer, with a consultancy background or a housebuilder with in‑house design
• Ideally, MICE chartered or Incorporated, but studies can be fully supported toward this
• Experience in creating detailed designs of infrastructure, foundations, highways, drainage, and external work in housing developments
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of packages such as Microsoft, AutoCAD, PDS, and FLOW (or similar)

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset—and we’re committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you’ll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a *health cash plan (with cover for children), *private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi‑annual health checks
• Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else: *retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working

*dependent on length of service