Senior Engineer - Residential Developments Lead

Strata Consulting; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Manchester is recruiting a Senior Engineer to join our North West team. You will manage the engineering design for new housing developments from land acquisition to site completion and supervise external consultants to ensure designs meet regulatory standards.

You will liaise with authorities and contractors to progress approvals, support on-site engineering solutions and mentor junior engineers, driving safe and commercially viable developments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Civil Engineer with residential development experience.
• Knowledge of highways, drainage, utilities and earthworks design.
• Experience in Section 38, 104 and 278 agreements.
• Strong project management with ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive problem solver with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Civil Engineer degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Strata Consulting in Manchester is recruiting a Senior Engineer to join our North West team. You will manage the engineering design for new housing developments from land acquisition to site completion and supervise external consultants to ensure designs meet regulatory standards.

You will liaise with authorities and contractors to progress approvals, support on-site engineering solutions and mentor junior engineers, driving safe and commercially viable developments.