Project Civil Engineer in Chelmsford

Chelmsford Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Conduct due diligence reviews and manage external consultant designs for residential sites.
Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering & design team in Chelmsford focused on residential development.
Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private medical cover, and 26+ days holiday increasing with service.
Other info: Familiarity with AutoCAD and drainage strategies is essential.
Why this job: Be part of shaping the future of residential development with a hybrid working model.
Qualifications: Requires HNC/HND+ in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

We’re seeking a Project Engineer with development-focused civil engineering experience to join our Design & Technical team. You'll support the engineering and infrastructure design for residential sites and oversee consultant outputs to ensure best value, compliance and buildability.

What you’ll do:

Due diligence reviews, technical reports & constraint plans
Prepare servicing, access, levels & drainage strategies
Manage/oversee external consultant designs
Coordinate S38/S104/S278 agreements
Liaise with authorities to discharge planning/regs
Prepare scopes for surveys and design work

What you’ll bring:

HNC/HND+ in engineering + 5+ yrs experience
Civil/structural consultancy or developer background
Strong understanding of drainage, foundations & access
Confident working with authorities/utilities
AutoCAD skills; PDS/MicroDrainage desirable

Benefits:

Competitive salary + bonus
Car or cash allowance
Private medical cover
26+ days holiday (increasing with service)
Hybrid working + flexible benefits

Interested? Apply now to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering & design team shaping the future of residential development.