Senior Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the engineering design for housing developments, from land acquisition through to site completion. You will oversee external consultants, liaise with authorities, and ensure designs meet technical and regulatory standards.

Join a dynamic team delivering high-quality homes while mentoring junior engineers, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring projects are safe, efficient, and commercially viable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Civil Engineer with residential development experience.
• Knowledge of Section 38, 104, and 278 agreements.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering design of new housing developments from land acquisition to site completion.
• Oversee external consultants, review designs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies and contractors to progress approvals.
• Support delivery on-site with engineering solutions that are safe and viable.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Residential development

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Senior Engineer – Housing Developer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

At this award wiining, housing developer, we pride ourselves on building high-quality homes and communities where people love to live. We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our North West region team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious developments.

The Role

• Managing the engineering design of new housing developments, from land acquisition through to site completion.
• Overseeing external consultants, reviewing designs, and ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory bodies, and contractors to progress approvals and technical agreements.
• Supporting the delivery team with engineering solutions on-site, ensuring developments are safe, efficient, and commercially viable.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers within the team.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Civil Engineer (degree or HNC/HND) with strong residential development experience.
• Knowledge of highways, drainage, utilities, and earthworks design.
• Experience in Section 38, 104, and 278 agreements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive problem solver with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile residential projects.
• Career progression and ongoing professional development within one of the UK’s largest privately-owned housebuilders.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.