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Assistant Engineer

Knightwood Associates
Cambridge
money-bag £38000 - £45000/annum
Posted: 18 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Ref: 225261910

Assistant Engineer - Residential Development (Central Region)

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Engineer to join a growing residential developer delivering high-quality housing schemes across the UK.



Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Engineering and wider teams across multiple live developments

  • Commission and review site surveys and technical reports (ecology, archaeology, acoustics, etc.)

  • Assist with design reviews for roads, drainage, sewers and levels in line with NHBC/LABC standards

  • Support pre-construction activities including budgets, risk and site engineering inputs

  • Assist with Section 38, 278 and 104 agreements, approvals and adoptions

  • Attend design, pre-start and site meetings and carry out site visits

  • Monitor on-site works against drawings, specifications and safety standards

  • Coordinate utilities and support programme delivery

  • Assist with value engineering and handover of completed works



Skills & Experience

  • Qualification in civil engineering, construction or related discipline

  • Understanding of residential development and basic engineering principles

  • Awareness of S38, S278 and S104 processes (desirable)

  • Strong organisation and time management skills

  • Good IT skills (Microsoft Office; AutoCAD desirable)

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

  • Ability to interpret drawings and technical information

  • Good communication skills and ability to work with internal teams and external consultants

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site

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