Senior Civil Engineer

  • Thomas Gray Ltd
  • Didcot, Oxfordshire
  • 06/01/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Architect and Design

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