We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Development Engineer to join a growing team within the residential development sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong engineering knowledge, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to supporting projects from initial land appraisal through to site delivery.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of residential developments. Working closely with internal departments, external consultants, local authorities, and utility providers, you will help ensure projects are technically sound, compliant, and delivered efficiently.
This role would suit an individual who is organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple developments at different stages of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the engineering appraisal of potential development sites
* Coordinate and review technical information relating to roads, sewers, foundations, levels, and drainage
* Appoint, manage, and liaise with external engineering consultants
* Review engineering designs to ensure compliance with current regulations, approvals, and project requirements
* Support the preparation of layouts, site constraints plans, and infrastructure designs for planning and technical approvals
* Coordinate applications and approvals with local authorities, statutory bodies, and utility companies
* Monitor progress of technical approvals and resolve engineering issues in a timely manner
* Provide technical support to land, planning, commercial, and construction teams throughout the development process
* Assist in managing section agreements, adoptions, and service-related matters
* Support value engineering exercises while maintaining quality and compliance
* Attend site, design, and coordination meetings as required
Skills and Experience
* Previous experience in a Development Engineer, Civil Engineer, or similar role within housing or residential development
* Good understanding of infrastructure design, drainage, highways, and groundworks
* Knowledge of planning, technical approvals, and statutory adoption processes
* Experience of working with consultants, utility providers, and local authorities
* Strong communication and coordination skills
* Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
* Organised approach with strong attention to detail
* Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who can combine technical expertise with practical decision-making. You should be comfortable reviewing designs, managing external consultants, and supporting the smooth progression of developments from concept to completion.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to balance quality, compliance, cost, and programme requirements will be key to success in this role.
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This is a great opportunity for a Development Engineer looking to progress their career within a supportive and fast-paced development environment.
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