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Civil Engineer
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The Opportunity
A leading national housebuilder is expanding its technical team in the North East and is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Newcastle-based operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with residential development experience or a strong infrastructure background looking to move into housebuilding to join a business with a healthy, growing regional land pipeline.
You'll work across the full technical lifecycle of residential sites: taking outline designs from planning consent through to fully detailed, construction-ready packages, and supporting live sites through to construction and adoption. You'll be part of a supportive regional technical team, working closely with the Engineering Manager, external consultants, and site-based construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, coordinate, and check civil engineering designs produced by external consultants, including roads, sewers, drainage (foul and surface water, including SuDS), earthworks, and foundation design
- Ensure all technical designs meet NHBC Standards, current Building Regulations, and Local Highway/Water Authority requirements
- Support the preparation of technical information for planning submissions and the discharge of planning conditions
- Assist with the preparation and progression of S38, S104, and S278 Section Agreements
- Liaise directly with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, and statutory undertakers on technical queries
- Provide technical support to site-based teams, helping resolve engineering issues during construction
- Carry out site inspections to monitor compliance with approved designs and identify issues early
- Support the adoption process by managing snagging lists and coordinating remedial works with site teams
- Maintain accurate technical records, drawings, and correspondence for each development.
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What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or working towards, with relevant industry experience)
- Experience within residential housebuilding, groundworks, or civil infrastructure
- Working knowledge of drainage design principles, including SuDS
- Understanding of the Section Agreement and adoption process
- Comfortable using AutoCAD or Civils 3D
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with external authorities and internal site teams
- Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel to sites across the North East.
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Desirable:
- Previous experience with a national or regional housebuilder.
- Working towards Chartered/Incorporated status (ICE or CIHT).
- Experience with drainage modelling software (e.g. MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow).
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Contributory pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare option
- Staff discount on new build homes
- Structured career progression into Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager roles
- Full support for further professional development and chartership
If you're a driven Civil Engineer looking to build your career with a national housebuilder in an area with a strong, active land pipeline, apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.
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