Senior Civil Engineer

Job description

Our client, a well-established housebuilder, is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their Technical team.

This is a confidential opportunity to play a key role across multiple live housing schemes, overseeing the engineering design and delivery of civil and infrastructure works that support high-quality residential communities.

The ideal candidate would come from a Developer or Consultancy background and housebuilding experience, preferably at scale, is a prerequisite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering input for residential projects, covering roads, drainage, utilities, and external works from design through to delivery.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and coordinate technical submissions to local authorities and statutory bodies (S38, S278, S104, etc.).
• Act as a key technical interface between consultants, contractors, and internal teams to support the delivery of cost-effective and buildable solutions.
• Provide senior technical guidance to site teams, supporting the resolution of construction-stage engineering challenges.
• Track engineering progress, risks, and budgets, contributing to overall project performance.
• Assist with infrastructure adoption and maintain effective relationships with approving authorities through to completion.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a senior engineering role working within a Housebuilding, Consultancy, or Civil Engineering environment.
• Strong technical understanding of infrastructure design, groundworks, and adoption processes.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant design standards, Building Regulations, and planning processes.
• Confident in CAD and engineering design software (e.g., Civil 3D or PDS).
• Well organised with clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Ref: 4122MR

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Didcot

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-01-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English