Adoptions Engineer

About Croudace Homes

Croudace Homes is a family‑owned house builder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high‑quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time. At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people.

Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well‑being and work‑life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Working as part of our Technical Team here in Caterham, Surrey, you will co‑ordinate and facilitate the timely adoption of development infrastructure to the relevant adopting authorities. Utilise and engage both Technical, Build and Commercial resources to obtain the necessary information, evidence, practical completion, remedial works and ultimately certification or vesting. To reduce the overrun bond fees and adoptions portfolio, you will aim to obtain adoption well in advance of overrun fees being triggered.

• Read, understand and comply with the Company procedures applicable to the Technical Department and your job function.
• Establish and maintain the adoptions schedule, including the legacy portfolio and incorporate upcoming adoption projects.
• Flag and monitor bond overrun risks and set strategies to resolve and remove overrun projects with direction and agreement of the Technical Manager and Director.
• Manage communication with all stakeholders in the adoption process for highways, drainage, open space, utilities and any other relevant adoption/transfer process.
• Co‑ordinate internal or external resources to provide the required information as agreed with the adopting authorities.
• Understand and interpret drawings, schedules, testing, reports and surveys to ensure accurate and timely transfer of information.

• Engineering or construction qualification HND or above or 5+ years extensive work experience in house building or infrastructure adoptions or Council or statutory undertaker.
• Proficient IT skills including packages such as Autocad, Microsoft.
• Good knowledge of current building regulations, NHBC requirements, highways and drainage standards.
• Direct experience in legal and technical processes for roads, sewers and utilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with positive and proactive stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management skill set, with good organisational skills and record keeping.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset—and we’re committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you’ll receive a competitive package that includes: 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday;
Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution;
Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution;
Flexible working options;
Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi‑annual health checks.