Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Engineer/Senior Engineer to join their residential housing developments team in Surrey. This role involves managing designs, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance on construction sites. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in liaising with various stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including hybrid working and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

Bonus

Excellent pension circa 10%

Hybrid working

Plus package

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering designs and sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS).
• Proficient with engineering survey instruments like GPS, TPS, Grade Lasers, and Dumpy Levels.
• Demonstrable experience liaising with Architects and Sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage external consultant designs for residential housing projects.
• Oversee civil engineering works and provide technical guidance on construction sites.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate civil engineering design information.

Skills

Civil Engineering designs

Strong working knowledge of local authority standards

Excellent health and safety awareness

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience on residential construction sites

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

LSS (or equivalent civil engineering design software)

Job description

Position: Project Engineer/Senior Engineer - Residential Housing Developments

Location: Croydon, Surrey

Salary £45,000 - £65,000 + package

Benefits:

• Car/car allowance
• Bonus
• Excellent pension circa 10%
• Hybrid working
• Plus package

Are you a talented and experienced Civil Engineers looking for a rewarding opportunity within the residential housing development sector?

Strata Consulting is partnering with a large, reputable regional house builder with numerous ongoing and upcoming developments across the South East, including areas such as London, Croydon, Maidstone and surrounding towns.

This leading UK construction company, specialising in innovative residential construction and regeneration projects, is seeking a proactive Regional Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-quality homes for sale and rent. You'll collaborate with local authorities, housing associations, and other partners on diverse and engaging projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage external consultant designs for residential housing projects, ensuring seamless information flow to relevant teams.
• Oversee civil engineering works on construction sites throughout the South East, providing technical guidance and resolving on-site queries.
• Manage the adoption and handover process of completed sites, including roads, sewers, services, and management company land, to relevant authorities.
• Ensure the timely delivery of accurate and cost-effective civil engineering design information for costing and construction phases.
• Participate in monthly project reviews, providing comprehensive engineering updates to the project team.
• Offer technical support on all engineering-related matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist all departments with internal drawing queries and interpretations.
• Ensure compliance and rigorously check subcontractor design elements.
• Drive value engineering initiatives for new residential sites, utilizing innovative design solutions and the latest engineering products.

What We're Looking For (Experience & Skills):

• Strong working knowledge of local authority standards and regulations within the South East.
• Proven capabilities in undertaking Civil Engineering designs, including site level proposals, earthworks calculations, and sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS).
• Demonstrable experience in effectively liaising with Architects, Clients, Sub-contractors, Supply Chain partners, and Product Manufacturers within the construction industry.
• A solid understanding of current civil engineering techniques and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent health and safety awareness with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices on site.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and LSS (or equivalent civil engineering design software).
• Competence in using engineering survey instruments, including GPS, TPS, Grade Lasers, and Dumpy Levels.
• Significant experience working on residential construction sites, possessing a strong understanding of construction methodologies up to damp proof course (DPC).
• A good grasp of sectional agreements and processes, including Section 38, Section 104, and NAV agreements.
• Ability to accurately check levels, conduct site surveys, take measurements, and quantify volumes of work.
• Thorough understanding of the adoption process for infrastructure and associated timelines.
• Ability to identify and snag construction defects for commercial and quality control purposes.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Valid CSCS Card.

Ready to take the next step in your Civil Engineering career in Surrey?

Click Apply Now to submit your CV and learn more about this exciting opportunity with a leading house builder!