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A leading company specializing in housing development seeks a Senior Civil Engineer. The role involves developing engineering strategies, supporting land acquisitions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and prior experience in residential housebuilding, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail.
Senior Civil Engineer (Housing Developer)
£45,000 to £60,000 + car/car allowance + benefits + package
Our client is a fast-growing top 10 UK housebuilder specializing in designing and building quality homes and creating desirable communities. With over 90 years of experience, their work is highly visible within local communities, reflecting their commitment to community integration.
Job description
Main purpose of the role
As a Senior Development Engineer, you will develop lean but robust engineering strategies within an established land and development team. Your primary focus will be working with the land team to de-risk bids and support land acquisition due diligence through technical reporting and strategy development for drainage, cut & fill, retaining walls, foundations, and utilities. You will also assist with groundworks estimating and procurement, and provide technical input for planning applications. External engineers may be engaged to supplement detailed strategies for review and presentation, which will then be handed over to the technical team for detailed design. The role emphasizes producing accurate, value-engineered information aligned with project timelines and budgets.
Skills, knowledge & experience
We seek an experienced predevelopment Engineer who embodies our values, is passionate about the housebuilding industry, and demonstrates strong organizational, commercial, and contractual awareness. The candidate should be creative, detail-oriented, and capable of processing complex technical information. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with proven experience in securing consent for complex technical approvals.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within a UK housebuilder and be proficient with engineering software. Key capabilities include:
If this opportunity interests you, please apply now. Additional details, including a full job description and person specification, are available upon request.