Position:
Pre-Development Engineer
Location:
South Birmingham
Salary:
£50,000-£65,000 + Company Car + Bonus Scheme
About the Pre-Development Engineer Role
An established, design-led bespoke residential developer with a strong reputation across the Midlands is seeking an experienced Pre-Development Engineer to join their West Midlands regional office. This is a permanent role with a primary focus on de-risking new land opportunities and supporting early-stage development strategy.
Working closely with the land, planning and design teams, you'll play a crucial role in shaping projects from feasibility through to planning, ensuring technical risks are understood and managed, and engineering strategies are aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities of the Pre-Development Engineer:
* Conduct technical due diligence on potential land acquisitions, assessing access, drainage, utilities, topography, and ground conditions
* Develop early-stage engineering strategies including cut & fill, foundations, retaining structures, and drainage solutions
* Commission and manage site-specific surveys and technical reports to support site appraisals and planning submissions
* Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to inform feasibility layouts and planning designs
* Review and influence consultant design proposals to ensure alignment with planning policies and buildability requirements
* Support the production of technical input for bids, board papers, and planning applications
* Manage external engineers and consultants throughout the pre-planning process
* Ensure all technical risks are identified early and provide value-engineered solutions to mitigate them
* Provide handover documentation to the Technical team to support the detailed design stage
Requirements of the Pre-Development Engineer:
* Previous experience in a similar role within a residential developer or consultancy (land, pre-construction, or technical engineering)
* Strong understanding of residential site constraints and infrastructure strategy
* Solid knowledge of planning processes, local authority engineering standards, and Building Regulations
* Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage external consultants
* Proficient in reviewing technical drawings and reports
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Apply now via this job board for immediate consideration! If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be contacted within 48 hours.