Project Civil Engineer
đź“Ť Near Reading | Hybrid Working
💷 £50,000 – £60,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Pension + 10% Bonus
A well-established, privately owned residential developer is looking to appoint a Project Civil Engineer to join its in-house technical team. The role offers excellent exposure to the full development lifecycle, from early land stages through to construction and adoption.
This is an ideal opportunity for a civil engineer currently working in consultancy or housebuilding who is looking for a client-side role with real ownership of projects.
The Role
You will take responsibility for managing and coordinating all civil engineering aspects of residential developments, working closely with external consultants, local authorities, and internal planning, land, and construction teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing civil engineering design for residential sites (highways, drainage, levels & utilities)
Coordinating external civil engineering consultants from concept to delivery
Overseeing technical approvals including S104, S38, S278 and S106
Supporting land appraisals, technical due diligence, and planning submissions
Liaising with local authorities, water companies, and statutory undertakers
Ensuring designs are technically compliant, adoptable, and commercially sound
Providing technical support through construction and adoption phases
About You
Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Experience delivering UK residential / housing infrastructure
Strong understanding of highways and drainage design
Familiar with adoptable standards and approval processes
Confident managing multiple projects and consultant teams
Practical, commercially aware, and solutions-focused
What’s On Offer
£50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
Car or car allowance
Pension
10% annual bonus
Hybrid working arrangement
Long-term career progression within a stable, privately owned developer
Broad exposure across land, planning, design, and delivery