Design Engineer

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our client based in the North East region, responsible for supporting and assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team. This role plays a crucial part in achieving commercial objectives, budgets, and future growth requirements while mentoring junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about advancing their technical career within a national and growing homebuilder. The role requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to completing tasks to a high standard.

Main Responsibilities:

Our client is deeply passionate about what they do, investing in their people and communities by building homes and changing lives. They are looking for a dedicated professional who can work collaboratively, respectfully, and with a strong commitment to excellence.

As an Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical and engineering support to the land and development team during feasibility studies and lead in preparing site viability reports in line with regulatory requirements for residential development.
• Identify the need for external consultants, agree on fees, scope of service capability, timescales, and deliverability.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timely information flow and compliance with programme schedules and National House Building Council (NHBC) standards.
• Consider and act upon commercial implications related to planning and architectural design, civil and structural engineering design, geotechnical and ground remediation strategies, and statutory services (new supplies and diversions).
• Assist in tendering, setting up, and managing on-site management companies while ensuring legal compliance and adherence to group procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approvals.
• Prepare key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the technical function.
• Coordinate the appointment of utility providers, including obtaining designs, quotes, and agreements.
• Manage the Adoption process.
• Provide engineering support to site teams and internal departments.
• Attend site meetings and lead relevant technical discussions related to site infrastructure procurement and approvals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A relevant qualification or strong experience in technical design and/or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering requirements within the housebuilding industry and the legal framework associated with technical standards.
• Understanding and application of:
  • Highway Design Standards.
  • Sewers for Adoption.
  • Building Regulations.
  • British Standards.
  • AutoCAD.
• Strong technical and legal knowledge with financial and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of Type Approval with NHBC, LABC, and Secured by Design (SBD).
• Strong numerical and literacy skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays.
• Choice of company car or car allowance.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
• Healthshield membership.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Share Purchase Plan.
• High street/store discounts.
• Development opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious company, where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality homes. If you want to know more please contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk or call 07749495879.