Engineer, Civil Engineering

Engineer House building North Midlands | Hybrid (2 Days WFH / 3 Days Office & Site) £55,000  £4,450 Car Allowance  5% Bonus Are you an Assistant Engineer in the new homes sector ready to step up into a full Engineer role? This is a genuine progression opportunity with a leading residential developer in the North Midlands , offering greater project ownership, consultant management exposure, and involvement across the full development lifecycle.

If youre looking to move from supporting schemes to leading engineering input on projects this role is designed for you. The Opportunity Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support new homes developments from:
Initial site viability & technical appraisal Planning & technical approvals Detailed design coordination Construction phase support You will undertake in-house civil engineering design and manage external consultants to deliver cost-effective, compliant and practical solutions. This is a hybrid role combining home, office and site working.

Key Responsibilities Site Appraisal & Viability Prepare technical site appraisals and engineering viability assessments Interpret geotechnical and environmental reports Produce initial site layouts and constraints plans Advise on utilities strategy and procurement Resolve engineering matters during planning applications Planning & Technical Design Develop engineering designs through planning and approvals Manage consultants on roads, sewers, drainage, levels & foundations Liaise with Highways Authorities, Environment Agency and statutory bodies Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and NHBC standards Drive cost-effective and buildable engineering solutions Pre-Construction & Delivery Secure technical approvals (roads, drainage, sewerage) Ensure engineering information is ready prior to start on site Manage utilities providers at key stages Support foundation and remediation strategies Resolve construction phase engineering issues

What Were Looking For Currently an Assistant Engineer within house building / residential development

Experience with roads, sewers, drainage, utilities and foundations Exposure to planning and technical approval processes Ability to interpret geotechnical reports Working knowledge of CDM regulations Experience liaising with consultants and local authorities Ambitious and ready for increased responsibility Technical Requirements Engineering degree (or equivalent) Working towards ICE (desirable) AutoCAD proficiency

Experience with PDS, Windes or Micro Drainage Ability to review and manage external civil engineering designs Understanding of ground conditions and remediation techniques Salary & Benefits £55,000 basic salary £4,450 car allowance 5% bonus Hybrid working (2 days from home) Private healthcare Life assurance Pension with employer contribution Share schemes Retail discounts Discounted house purchase scheme Structured career progression Why Apply?

This is not just another Engineer role its a clear step up for someone ready to move beyond Assistant level. Youll gain exposure across the full lifecycle of residential developments while joining a business known for internal progression and strong regional pipelines. If you're ready to progress your career in house building engineering, apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.