Project Civil Engineer

We’re hiring:
Project Engineer (Residential / Developer Infrastructure)

Chelmsford | Hybrid working (2 days from home)

£48k–£58k + bonus + car / allowance + benefits

We’re looking for a Project Engineer with a strong developer-side civil engineering background to join a high-performing technical team delivering residential developments from early feasibility through to delivery.

You’ll be involved in shaping sites from day one — carrying out due diligence, setting infrastructure strategies, managing external consultants, and ensuring designs are technically sound, compliant and commercially robust.

What you’ll be doing :

✔ Reviewing sites and producing constraints and technical reports

✔ Setting access, drainage and level strategies

✔ Managing and challenging consultant designs (roads, sewers, foundations, external works)

✔ Liaising with authorities and internal teams to move projects forward

What we’re looking for:

• HNC/HND (or higher) in Engineering

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in residential/developer or consultancy environments

• Strong knowledge of development infrastructure and approvals (S38, S104, S278)

• Confident communicator who enjoys working across teams

What’s on offer:

✨ Competitive salary + bonus

✨ Company car or allowance

✨ Private medical cover

✨ 26+ days holiday

✨ Hybrid working & flexible benefits

✨ Supportive, inclusive culture with real career progression

If you’re an engineer who enjoys combining technical depth with commercial awareness — and wants to help shape high-quality places to live — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Message me or apply below to find out more.

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