Engineer in London

Engineer

Residential Housebuilding

Engineer

£60000+ £5,200 Car Allowance + 5% Bonus On behalf of our client, a leading 5-star housebuilder, we are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to join a high-performing technical team delivering high-quality residential developments. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong residential infrastructure experience to play a key role across the full development lifecycle

from initial site appraisal and planning support through to technical approvals and construction delivery. The Role

You will provide engineering support across multiple residential developments, ensuring technical solutions are commercially viable, compliant, and practical. Working closely with internal departments, consultants, local authorities and utility providers, you will help drive projects forward efficiently and successfully. The successful candidate will either undertake engineering design in-house or manage and review external consultant designs to ensure the most cost-effective and buildable solutions are achieved. Key Responsibilities

Site Appraisals & Technical Viability

Prepare technical viability assessments and site constraint plans

Interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and provide recommendations

Assess ground conditions, foundations and remediation requirements

Support planning applications by resolving engineering and infrastructure issues

Coordinate utility enquiries and procure new utility proposals

Design & Technical Coordination

Manage external consultants for roads, sewers, drainage, levels and infrastructure design

Review engineering designs to ensure compliance, practicality and value

Coordinate with statutory bodies including Highway Authorities and Environment Agency

Ensure compliance with NHBC standards, Building Regulations and CDM regulations

Support planning and technical approval processes throughout the project lifecycle

Construction & Delivery Support

Ensure all engineering information is available prior to site start

Procure technical approvals for highways, drainage and utilities

Manage foundation and sub-structure design solutions

Resolve engineering and CML issues during construction

Prepare tender documentation for specialist ground improvement and foundation works

Support environmental, health & safety and site-specific action plans

Requirements

Proven experience within the residential housebuilding sector

Strong knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, foundations and utilities

Experience managing external engineering consultants

Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports

Strong understanding of technical approvals and regulatory requirements

Experience producing technical site appraisals and engineering solutions

Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDS, Windes and MicroDrainage

Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification (ICE or RICS accredited desirable)

Whats on Offer

Competitive basic salary

Car allowance

5% bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with company contributions

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities

Opportunity to work with a highly respected 5-star housebuilder on quality residential developments

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Engineer or Senior Engineer looking to progress their career within a successful and growing residential developer.

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