Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Consulting; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/car allowance

Bonus

Pension ~10%

Hybrid working

Plus package

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking a Project Engineer/Senior Engineer for residential housing developments in Surrey. You will manage external consultants, supervise civil works across the South East, and drive value engineering for new sites.

The role requires collaboration with authorities, housing associations, and partners to deliver high-quality homes for sale and rent. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£45k-£65k) plus package, and a strong benefits view.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of South East local authority standards and regulations.
• Experience in Civil Engineering designs including earthworks and SuDS.
• Experience liaising with Architects, Clients, Sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies and site supervision.
• Health and safety awareness and ability to challenge unsafe practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and LSS.
• Experience with residential construction sites and DPC.
• Knowledge of Section 38/104 and NAV agreements.
• Ability to conduct site surveys, measurements, and volume calculations.
• Understanding adoption processes for infrastructure.
• Ability to identify and snag defects for QC.

Responsibilities

• Manage external consultant designs for residential projects and ensure information flow to teams.
• Oversee civil engineering works on sites across the South East and provide on-site guidance.
• Manage adoption and handover of roads, sewers, services, and land to authorities.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective civil design information for costing and construction.
• Participate in monthly project reviews with engineering updates.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders on engineering matters.
• Assist departments with drawing queries and interpretations.
• Check subcontractor design elements for compliance and quality.
• Drive value engineering for new residential sites with innovative design.

Skills

Local authority standards

Civil design

Earthworks

SuDS

Stakeholder liaison

Health & safety

Residential sites experience

Section 38

Section 104

NAV agreements

Site measurements

Adoption process

Defect identification

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CSCS Card

Tools

AutoCAD

LSS

Survey instruments

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?