Senior Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Newcastle, North East |
| Sector | Housing |
| Salary | £60k base + £5,500 car allowance + bonus + benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Lee Wise |
| Job Ref | 19368 |
- Description
Senior Engineer
Newcastle upon Tyne
Leading National House Builder
£60k base + £5,500 car + bonus + benefits
Full time, permanentAbout The Company
Our client is one of the UK’s leading national house builders, with a proud reputation for building high-quality homes and communities across the country. With a strong pipeline of developments and a commitment to sustainable, future-ready construction, they are growing our team of dedicated professionals.
They are now looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Technical Department and play a pivotal role in the delivery of engineering solutions across their residential developments.
The Role
As a Senior Engineer, you will take ownership of the engineering process from pre-planning through to construction. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and local authorities to ensure developments are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the engineering of residential developments from concept to completion.
- Oversee external consultants and review technical drawings, reports, and design proposals.
- Liaise with planning authorities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals.
- Provide technical support to land, planning, commercial, and construction teams.
- Prepare and manage engineering budgets, scopes, and programmes.
- Conduct technical due diligence on new land opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with NHBC, Building Regulations, and other relevant standards.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and drive cost-effective solutions.
About You
- Proven experience in residential development or a similar engineering role with a house builder, consultancy, or contractor.
- Engineer from any Construction or Civils background
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What They Offer
- £60k base salary + £5,500 car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- 33 days holiday + bank holidays + the option to buy a further 5 more.
- Healthcare and pension scheme.
- Career progression opportunities across a national network.
- Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment.
Apply Now
If you're a motivated, solutions-focused engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.