Development Engineer
hace 6 días
Bath
Department: Technical Employment Type: Permanent Location: Bath, Somerset We are looking for a Development Engineer to support the successful delivery of a wide range of residential developments, from traditional housing schemes through to RC-frame apartment projects. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in managing engineering, infrastructure and technical design matters from land feasibility through to construction. This is a varied and hands‑on role, working closely with internal teams, consultants, statutory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, compliant and aligned with programme requirements. Technical knowledge related tasks • Lead highway adoption and approval processes, including Section 38 agreements, Section 278 agreements, Minor Works Agreements and required licences., • Work with highway authorities to progress road layouts, junction designs, off‑site works, vehicle tracking and visibility requirements., • Manage Section 104 drainage adoptions and technical submissions for foul water, surface water, attenuation and sustainable drainage proposals., • Coordinate with water companies, Local Lead Flood authorities and drainage boards to secure approvals and support levels and drainage infrastructure strategies., • Coordinate reinforced concrete frame structural detailing, architectural interfaces and engineering design with internal teams and consultants., • Support remediation strategies, ensuring design solutions respond to site conditions and wider technical requirements., • Tender, instruct and manage site investigations, utility surveys and topographical surveys., • Review geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, contributing to contamination assessments and remediation strategies., • Feed engineering requirements into utility strategies and coordinate diversions, new supplies and protection works., • Work with the in‑house utilities team to ensure layouts and phasing reflect key utility constraints. Collaboration, coordination and cost control • Prepare and manage engineering budgets and provide cost advice throughout the project lifecycle., • Monitor engineering‑related costs, identify risks and support cost control through design development and delivery., • Support procurement and tender processes, including preparing scopes, reviewing returns and advising on appointment recommendations., • Coordinate consultants, engineers and internal teams to ensure technical information is issued clearly and in line with programme requirements., • Work closely with planning, design, commercial, construction and technical teams to resolve constraints and support delivery., • Chair and contribute to design team meetings, ensuring actions are captured, followed up and progressed., • Liaise with external authorities, statutory bodies, utility providers and consultants to secure approvals and progress key technical matters., • Ensure engineering considerations are reflected in planning submissions, working drawings, design updates and wider project documentation., • Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to support communication, decision‑making and problem‑solving., • Provide clear updates on technical progress, risks, approvals, costs and key actions to relevant stakeholders., • Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline., • Experience within residential development, engineering consultancy, or housebuilding., • Strong understanding of UK planning, adoption and regulatory frameworks., • Competent in interpreting geotechnical, structural and engineering reports., • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office., • Understanding of RC‑frame structural principles., • Full UK driving licence required., • Ability and willingness to undertake regular site visits., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • Proactive and solution‑focused approach., • Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders., • Commercial awareness of cost drivers in development engineering., • Collaborative team‑oriented working style., • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days., • Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance., • Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform., • Berkeley Foundation volunteer day., • Private pension plan., • Group life assurance. The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm. Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr