Development Engineer

Department:
Technical

Employment Type:

Permanent

Location:

Bath, Somerset

We are looking for a Development Engineer to support the successful delivery of a wide range of residential developments, from traditional housing schemes through to RC-frame apartment projects. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in managing engineering, infrastructure and technical design matters from land feasibility through to construction.

This is a varied and hands‑on role, working closely with internal teams, consultants, statutory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, compliant and aligned with programme requirements.

Technical knowledge related tasks

• Lead highway adoption and approval processes, including Section 38 agreements, Section 278 agreements, Minor Works Agreements and required licences.
• Work with highway authorities to progress road layouts, junction designs, off‑site works, vehicle tracking and visibility requirements.
• Manage Section 104 drainage adoptions and technical submissions for foul water, surface water, attenuation and sustainable drainage proposals.
• Coordinate with water companies, Local Lead Flood authorities and drainage boards to secure approvals and support levels and drainage infrastructure strategies.
• Coordinate reinforced concrete frame structural detailing, architectural interfaces and engineering design with internal teams and consultants.
• Support remediation strategies, ensuring design solutions respond to site conditions and wider technical requirements.
• Tender, instruct and manage site investigations, utility surveys and topographical surveys.
• Review geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, contributing to contamination assessments and remediation strategies.
• Feed engineering requirements into utility strategies and coordinate diversions, new supplies and protection works.
• Work with the in‑house utilities team to ensure layouts and phasing reflect key utility constraints.

Collaboration, coordination and cost control

• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and provide cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering‑related costs, identify risks and support cost control through design development and delivery.
• Support procurement and tender processes, including preparing scopes, reviewing returns and advising on appointment recommendations.
• Coordinate consultants, engineers and internal teams to ensure technical information is issued clearly and in line with programme requirements.
• Work closely with planning, design, commercial, construction and technical teams to resolve constraints and support delivery.
• Chair and contribute to design team meetings, ensuring actions are captured, followed up and progressed.
• Liaise with external authorities, statutory bodies, utility providers and consultants to secure approvals and progress key technical matters.
• Ensure engineering considerations are reflected in planning submissions, working drawings, design updates and wider project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to support communication, decision‑making and problem‑solving.
• Provide clear updates on technical progress, risks, approvals, costs and key actions to relevant stakeholders.

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with in residential development, engineering consultancy, or house building.
• Strong understanding of UK planning, adoption and regulatory frameworks.
• Competent in interpreting geotechnical, structural and engineering reports.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of RC‑frame structural principles.
• Full UK driving…