Development Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Development Engineer to support the successful delivery of a wide range of residential developments, from traditional housing schemes through to RC-frame apartment projects. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in managing engineering, infrastructure and technical design matters from land feasibility through to construction.

This is a varied and hands-on role, working closely with internal teams, consultants, statutory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, compliant and aligned with programme requirements.

What you'll be doing

Technical knowledge related tasks

• Lead highway adoption and approval processes, including Section 38 agreements, Section 278 agreements, Minor Works Agreements and required licences.
• Work with highway authorities to progress road layouts, junction designs, off-site works, vehicle tracking and visibility requirements.
• Manage Section 104 drainage adoptions and technical submissions for foul water, surface water, attenuation and sustainable drainage proposals.
• Coordinate with water companies, Local Lead Flood authorities and drainage boards to secure approvals and support levels and drainage infrastructure strategies.
• Coordinate reinforced concrete frame structural detailing, architectural interfaces and engineering design with internal teams and consultants.
• Support remediation strategies, ensuring design solutions respond to site conditions and wider technical requirements.
• Tender, instruct and manage site investigations, utility surveys and topographical surveys.
• Review geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, contributing to contamination assessments and remediation strategies.
• Feed engineering requirements into utility strategies and coordinate diversions, new supplies and protection works.
• Work with the in-house utilities team to ensure layouts and phasing reflect key utility constraints.

Collaboration, coordination and cost control

• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and provide cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering-related costs, identify risks and support cost control through design development and delivery.
• Support procurement and tender processes, including preparing scopes, reviewing returns and advising on appointment recommendations.
• Coordinate consultants, engineers and internal teams to ensure technical information is issued clearly and in line with programme requirements.
• Work closely with planning, design, commercial, construction and technical teams to resolve constraints and support delivery.
• Chair and contribute to design team meetings, ensuring actions are captured, followed up and progressed.
• Liaise with external authorities, statutory bodies, utility providers and consultants to secure approvals and progress key technical matters.
• Ensure engineering considerations are reflected in planning submissions, working drawings, design updates and wider project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to support communication, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Provide clear updates on technical progress, risks, approvals, costs and key actions to relevant stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience within residential development, engineering consultancy, or housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of UK planning, adoption and regulatory frameworks.
• Competent in interpreting geotechnical, structural and engineering reports.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of RC-frame structural principles.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability and willingness to undertake regular site visits.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness of cost drivers in development engineering.
• Collaborative team-oriented working style.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants:
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.

About Berkeley Group

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.

We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders.

Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.

We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.