At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects for exciting residential developments in Surrey.
- Company: Join a top residential developer with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, career growth, and a chance to shape communities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residential infrastructure and project delivery.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering or residential development is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Surrey
Salary: 45K-55K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time
Reference: Civil Engi Surrey_1785921957
Posted: August 5, 2026
Fawkes & Reece are proud to be working with a leading residential developer who are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their technical team, supporting the delivery of multiple residential developments across Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer with a background in residential development or civil engineering to take ownership of engineering packages across live projects, working closely with internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
The role will focus on reviewing and coordinating civil engineering designs across drainage, highways, and utilities, ensuring solutions are practical, cost-effective and aligned with planning requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review engineering designs produced by civil engineering consultants, including drainage, highways and utilities, ensuring they are suitable for construction.
- Manage the engineering programme, ensuring design information is issued in line with the construction programme and mitigating potential delays.
- Coordinate approvals with key stakeholders including Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, Building Control and NHBC.
- Oversee the adoption process for roads, sewers and drainage systems, ensuring agreements, inspections and legal processes are completed.
- Work closely with site teams, technical departments, commercial teams and external consultants to resolve engineering issues during construction.
- Monitor engineering works on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications and required standards.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working within residential development, housebuilding or a civil engineering consultancy environment.
- Strong understanding of residential infrastructure, including highways, drainage, utilities and adoption agreements.
- Experience dealing with Section 38 and Section 104 agreements.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage engineering issues through to resolution.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with consultants, contractors and internal teams.
This role would suit an Engineer looking to move into a developer environment, or an existing residential development professional looking to take ownership of infrastructure delivery across high-quality residential schemes.
For Further Information, please apply today!
Locations
Project Engineer in Guildford, Surrey employer: Fawkes & Reece
Fawkes & Reece is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the recruitment industry, particularly within the vibrant Northampton area. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, employees benefit from comprehensive training, an uncapped commission structure, and a supportive team culture that values relationships and results. The company also offers attractive perks such as quarterly bonuses and exclusive discounts, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
