Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer – Residential Development (Central Region)

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Engineer to join a growing residential developer delivering high-quality housing schemes across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Head of Engineering and wider teams across multiple live developments

Commission and review site surveys and technical reports (ecology, archaeology, acoustics, etc.)

Assist with design reviews for roads, drainage, sewers and levels in line with NHBC/LABC standards

Support pre-construction activities including budgets, risk and site engineering inputs

Assist with Section 38, 278 and 104 agreements, approvals and adoptions

Attend design, pre-start and site meetings and carry out site visits

Monitor on-site works against drawings, specifications and safety standards

Coordinate utilities and support programme delivery

Assist with value engineering and handover of completed works

Skills & Experience

Qualification in civil engineering, construction or related discipline

Understanding of residential development and basic engineering principles

Awareness of S38, S278 and S104 processes (desirable)

Strong organisation and time management skills

Good IT skills (Microsoft Office; AutoCAD desirable)

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Ability to interpret drawings and technical information

Good communication skills and ability to work with internal teams and external consultants

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site