Thomas Gray
Senior Engineer
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Our client is a leading 5-star house builder/developer, delivering high-quality properties throughout the South Midlands. With a secure land bank allied to an excellent industry reputation, we are looking to onboard either an Engineer or Senior Engineer to augment and strengthen the technical team.
We will consider individuals already established within mainstream development or from a residential-led engineering consultancy with a desire to make the move to client-side. Experience of PDS and being hands-on with road and sewer designs is a requisite for our client.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the civil and infrastructure engineering function across multiple residential developments from pre-planning through to delivery.
- Produce and review detailed road and sewer designs, levels, earthworks and external works packages.
- Coordinate and secure Section 38, 104, 278 and 185 technical approvals with local highway authorities, water companies and statutory undertakers.
- Manage external engineering consultancies, ensuring drawings, reports and specifications are delivered on programme and within budget.
- Work closely with internal commercial, planning and construction teams to provide practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Conduct due diligence and technical appraisals on prospective land acquisitions, highlighting potential engineering constraints, flood risks and abnormal costs.
- Provide technical support on site during construction, resolving engineering queries swiftly to maintain build schedules.
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- Proven track record within mainstream volume housebuilding or a residential-focused civil engineering consultancy.
- Hands-on proficiency with PDS alongside road and sewer design software.
- Solid grasp of Section 38, 104 and 278 adoption agreements, UK building regulations and statutory procedures.
- Strong technical capability across drainage strategies (SuDS) and highways infrastructure.
- A proactive, commercial approach with clear communication skills to drive projects forward with internal stakeholders and external authorities.
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