Engineer, Civil Engineering

Technical Engineer - Residential Development

Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 depending on level of experience.

Location:

Northampton.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Engineer to join a leading residential developer with a strong pipeline of projects across the South East. This is a key technical role within a well-established Design & Technical team, where you will take ownership of infrastructure coordination across multiple residential developments. The business is known for delivering high-quality housing schemes, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a more autonomous role with real influence over design coordination, approvals, and project delivery.

• Manage and coordinate engineering information across highways, drainage, utilities, and external works packages.
• Oversee external consultants producing infrastructure designs, ensuring outputs are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Support the progression of Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 agreements, ensuring timely approvals and delivery alignment.
• Track technical deliverables and help ensure infrastructure packages are delivered in line with build programmes.
• Review engineering proposals, providing input on buildability, value engineering, and technical compliance.
• Work closely with local authorities, statutory bodies, utility companies, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and progress schemes.

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical or infrastructure-focused role.
• Background in residential development, consultancy, or civil engineering design.
• Strong understanding of highways, drainage, and utility coordination.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with Autodesk software packages (desirable).
• Knowledge of PDS or Micro Drainage (beneficial but not essential).

• Salary up to £55k depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of residential development projects.
• Genuine career progression within a growing technical team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of complex infrastructure packages.
• Supportive, collaborative working culture with experienced technical leadership.