Engineer; Construction

Engineer (Construction)

Exeter - Hybrid working

Permanent

£55,000-£70,000

Sphere solutions are working with a national house builder to recruit a Construction Engineer who will manage the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments.

• Arranging and managing service enquiries for new developments, ensuring timely payments for required utilities.
• Oversee designs produced by external consulting engineers, covering foundations, estate roads, sewers and Section 38, 104 and 278 works.
• Secure and manage adoption agreements (S38, S104, S278), ensuring bonds are set up, reduced and closed on time.
• Input into structural designs for superstructure elements.
• Review consultant designs to ensure value engineering, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Work closely with the Technical Team and wider business to support the discharge of planning conditions and building regulations.

• Experience in a similar role with a housing developer
• Strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection
• Understanding of Highway and Water Industry standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Construction related qualifications (Degree/HND/HNC) desirable

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical cover (single cover)
• Company car or cash allowance
• Annual medical health assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increasing with service to 29 days)
• Flexible benefits options

Please follow the below instructions to apply or call Jo or Cat for an informal chat. Phone number removed.

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