Contact Knightwood Associates
Knightwood Associates
Assistant Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Contact Knightwood Associates
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 38000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Knightwood Associates
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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
Ad ID: 5418647587
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