Senior Civil Engineer

5 days ago


Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom tdm recruitment Full time £70,000 - £100,000 per year

Senior Civil Engineer - Tamworth

Up to £70,000 + Package | Tamworth

An Exceptional Opportunity with a Leading Housebuilder

I'm thrilled to be working with one of the UK's premier housebuilders, recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join one of their highest-performing regional teams based in Tamworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Civil Engineer ready to step up into their first senior role, or an established Senior Engineer seeking a fresh challenge with a market-leading developer.

The Role

Based in Tamworth, covering developments across Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exciting residential developments ranging from 50 to 450 units. This is a genuinely varied role where you'll take ownership of civil engineering delivery whilst developing your leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and mentoring a team of Civil Engineers
  • Managing all Section 38 (highways), Section 104 (drainage), and Section 278 agreements from inception to adoption
  • Leading civil engineering design coordination across multiple live developments
  • Liaising with Local Authorities, utility providers, and adoption bodies
  • Managing drainage strategies, highway layouts, and external works packages
  • Supporting pre-construction phases through to final adoptions
  • Driving technical excellence and best practice across the region

The Ideal Candidate

Perfect if you're:

  • A Civil Engineer looking to step into your first people management role
  • An established Senior Civil Engineer seeking a fresh start with a leading housebuilder
  • Ready to take on increased responsibility in a supportive, high-performing environment

You'll have:

  • Strong residential development experience, ideally within housebuilding
  • Solid technical knowledge of Section 38/104 agreements and adoption processes
  • Experience managing civil engineering elements across live construction sites
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative approach and genuine passion for developing others
  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £70,000
  • Comprehensive package including car allowance/company car
  • Work with one of the highest-performing regions in the group
  • Genuine career progression within a national housebuilder
  • Join a supportive, ambitious team with a strong delivery track record
  • Varied portfolio of developments from 50 to 450 units
  • Based in Tamworth covering Staffordshire, Derbyshire & Leicestershire

Why Now?

This regional team is going from strength to strength, with an impressive pipeline of schemes and a reputation for excellence across the group. Whether you're ready to make that step up into senior level or looking for a new challenge with a respected housebuilder, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career.

Ready to take the next step? Get in touch today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.


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