Position:
Pre-Development Engineer
Location:
South Birmingham
Salary:
£50,000-£65,000 + Company Car + Bonus Scheme
About the Pre-Development Engineer Role
An established, design-led bespoke residential developer with a strong reputation across the Midlands is seeking an experienced Pre-Development Engineer to join their West Midlands regional office. This is a permanent role with a primary focus on de-risking new land opportunities and supporting early-stage development strategy.
Working closely with the land, planning and design teams, you'll play a crucial role in shaping projects from feasibility through to planning, ensuring technical risks are understood and managed, and engineering strategies are aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities of the Pre-Development Engineer:
- Conduct technical due diligence on potential land acquisitions, assessing access, drainage, utilities, topography, and ground conditions
- Develop early-stage engineering strategies including cut & fill, foundations, retaining structures, and drainage solutions
- Commission and manage site-specific surveys and technical reports to support site appraisals and planning submissions
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to inform feasibility layouts and planning designs
- Review and influence consultant design proposals to ensure alignment with planning policies and buildability requirements
- Support the production of technical input for bids, board papers, and planning applications
- Manage external engineers and consultants throughout the pre-planning process
- Ensure all technical risks are identified early and provide value-engineered solutions to mitigate them
- Provide handover documentation to the Technical team to support the detailed design stage
Requirements of the Pre-Development Engineer:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a residential developer or consultancy (land, pre-construction, or technical engineering)
- Strong understanding of residential site constraints and infrastructure strategy
- Solid knowledge of planning processes, local authority engineering standards, and Building Regulations
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage external consultants
- Proficient in reviewing technical drawings and reports
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Apply now via this job board for immediate consideration! If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be contacted within 48 hours.