Senior Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting Careers; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction consultancy in Reading is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-quality residential developments. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered status, and proven experience in residential infrastructure. The role involves managing the design of infrastructure, securing approvals, and liaising with various stakeholders. Competitive salary of £55,000 to £75,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Great benefits

Qualifications

• A confident engineer who enjoys solving problems.
• Experience in managing residential infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of adoption procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of roads, drainage, and infrastructure for housing sites.
• Secure technical approvals like Section 38, 104, 278.
• Liaise with consultants, authorities, and internal teams.

Skills

Residential infrastructure design

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical approvals

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE) or working towards it

Job description

£55,000 to £75,000 + car allowance + bonus + great benefits

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking for that next step where your work actually shapes new communities across the South?

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing Technical Team in Reading, leading the engineering design and delivery of high-quality residential developments.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take projects from the drawing board to the finished site, coordinating everything from early design to technical approvals and on‑site solutions.

Your day‑to‑day will include :

• Managing the design of roads, drainage, and infrastructure for new housing sites.
• Securing technical approvals (Section 38, 104, 278, etc.).
• Liaising with consultants, authorities, and internal teams.
• Providing clear technical guidance during construction.
• Ensuring cost‑effective, compliant, and sustainable designs.

About You

You’re a confident engineer who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively to get things built right the first time.

You’ll bring :

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar).
• Chartered status (ICE) or working towards it.
• Proven experience in residential infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of adoption procedures and technical approvals.
• Skills in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage (or similar).
• A proac…