Overview

A leading FTSE 250 housebuilder with a proud history of creating sustainable communities across the UK is looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Technical team, based in Leicester and supporting developments throughout the East Midlands. Known for their commitment to quality, design, and customer satisfaction, the business has delivered thousands of homes nationwide and continues to expand with an impressive pipeline of new sites.

The East Midlands team is highly successful, with a large number of live and upcoming developments. This is a chance to take on a pivotal role within a collaborative and well-respected technical department, helping to shape communities and deliver projects that make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Lead on all engineering aspects of residential developments, from feasibility and design through to site delivery.
• Work closely with land, planning, commercial, and construction colleagues to ensure projects are technically sound, commercially viable, and delivered to programme.
• Manage external consultants, reviewing designs for highways, drainage, utilities, and groundworks.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and service providers to secure approvals and agreements.
• Provide engineering input to support land acquisition and planning applications.
• Oversee multiple sites at once, ensuring technical compliance and resolving engineering challenges effectively.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.

What They’re Looking For

The business is seeking an experienced engineer with:

• A background in civil engineering, ideally gained within housebuilding, residential development, or a consultancy supporting the sector.
• A strong understanding of infrastructure design, including roads, sewers, and utilities.
• Experience managing external consultants and multiple live projects.
• The ability to balance technical detail with commercial awareness.
• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the confidence to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Why Join?

This is more than just a technical role. It’s the opportunity to join a thriving regional team within a leading housebuilder, where your expertise will directly shape the delivery of new communities across the East Midlands. The company offers a supportive working environment, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a business that continues to grow and invest in its people.