Senior Engineer - Developer

Strata Construction Consulting; Newbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Southern region team in Newbury. This role involves managing the engineering design of residential developments, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and liaising with local authorities. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent and significant experience in residential development. The company offers competitive salaries, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong residential development experience is essential.
• Proficient in highways, drainage, utilities, and earthworks design.
• Experience in Section 38, 104, and 278 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering design of housing developments from acquisition to completion.
• Oversee external consultants and ensure compliance with standards.
• Liaise with authorities and contractors for approvals and agreements.
• Provide engineering solutions on-site.
• Mentor junior engineers in the team.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Senior Engineer – Housing Developer Southern Office

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

At this award winning, 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 Southern region team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious developments.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

• 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.

Apply now and help us shape the communities of tomorrow.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.