Engineer

Technical Engineer Residential Development

Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 depending on level of experience
Location: Northampton

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Engineer to join a leading residential developer with a strong pipeline of projects across the South East.
This is a key technical role within a well-established Design & Technical team, where you ll take ownership of infrastructure coordination across multiple residential developments. The business is known for delivering high-quality housing schemes, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a more autonomous role with real influence over design coordination, approvals, and project delivery.
My client is open to level of experience, whether you are more senior or more junior.

Your Next Job What You ll Be Doing
What You ll Be Doing As Technical Engineer, you ll sit at the heart of residential project delivery, supporting schemes from early design through to construction and adoption.
Your responsibilities will include:
Technical Coordination: Manage and coordinate engineering information across highways, drainage, utilities, and external works packages.
Design Management: Oversee external consultants producing infrastructure designs, ensuring outputs are practical, compliant, and cost-effective.
Approvals & Agreements: Support the progression of Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 agreements, ensuring timely approvals and delivery alignment.
Programme Support: Track technical deliverables and help ensure infrastructure packages are delivered in line with build programmes.
Design Review: Review engineering proposals, providing input on buildability, value engineering, and technical compliance.
Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with local authorities, statutory bodies, utility companies, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and progress schemes.

Your Next Employer Where You ll Be Doing It
This is a well-respected residential developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, design-led housing across the South East.
They have a diverse pipeline of projects ranging from small bespoke developments through to large multi-phase residential schemes. Their approach combines technical precision with innovation, sustainability, and a strong focus on long-term quality.
The technical team is central to the business, working closely with land, planning, commercial, and construction teams to ensure schemes are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
For an experienced Technical Engineer, this is a chance to take real ownership of infrastructure delivery within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Requirements & Rewards What You Give & What You Get Back
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years experience in a technical or infrastructure-focused role
• Background in residential development, consultancy, or civil engineering design
• Strong understanding of highways, drainage, and utility coordination
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with Autodesk software packages (desirable)
• Knowledge of PDS or MicroDrainage (beneficial but not essential)

In return, you ll receive:

• Salary up to £55k depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of residential development projects
• Genuine career progression within a growing technical team
• Opportunity to take ownership of complex infrastructure packages
• Supportive, collaborative working culture with experienced technical leadership

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If you re unsure whether this role is the right step for you, just get in touch I ll happily provide honest feedback and guidance.