Senior Engineer

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

Job summary

A respected design-led developer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead engineering design for residential developments. The ideal candidate will manage projects, coordinate technical approvals, and ensure sustainable designs. Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have proven experience in residential infrastructure design, alongside skills in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage. The role includes a competitive salary with benefits like a car allowance and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Private healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of adoption procedures and technical approvals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE) or working towards it

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

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.

• 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 proactive, hands‑on attitude and great communication skills.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a respected, design‑led developer with a strong reputation for quality and teamwork. Expect genuine responsibility, the chance to influence key projects, and a culture that values your expertise.

We offer a competitive package, company car allowance, pension, private healthcare, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Ready to make an impact?