Civil Engineer to Senior Civil Engineer
📍 Caterham, Surrey
💼 £40,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance up to £8,000
(Hybrid | Residential Developments | Career Progression)
Join a Leading UK Housebuilder’s In-House Civil Engineering Team
An industry-leading UK housebuilder is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (from intermediate to senior level) to join their growing in-house engineering team based in Caterham, Surrey. You’ll be part of a well-established and collaborative team of 10 engineering professionals including a Technical Director, Technical Manager, Engineers, and Architectural Technologists.
The wider business has over 300 employees, with around 40 staff based in the Caterham office.
The Role
As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll be responsible for delivering civil engineering design work across residential developments ranging from 100–200 units. Your focus will be primarily on drainage and highways infrastructure design, supporting projects through their full lifecycle. The role also offers opportunities to collaborate across disciplines throughout the development process.
What’s on Offer
💻 Hybrid working – 2 days from home per week
🚗 car allowance (up to £8,000)
🕓 Flexible working hours
🌴 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service
💰 Discretionary annual bonus
💼 Generous pension scheme
🛡️ Life Assurance – up to 8x salary (with pension enrolment)
📈 ICE-accredited training scheme – full support towards achieving professional qualifications
🏗️ Opportunity to transition consultancy skills into the housebuilding and planning sector
About You
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering
Approximately 7+ years’ experience in a consultancy or developer environment
Proficient with AutoCAD, PDS, and Flow (or similar software)
Capable of preparing detailed technical reports
Must own a car and be based within 1 hour commute of Caterham, Surrey