An award winning volume housebuilder are looking for a Development Engineer to join their in-house technical team, following recent promotions.

Providing a link between construction on site & technical back at base, you will be instrumental in ensuring that roads and sewers within residential developments are designed, approved, and constructed to the highest standards, supporting the successful delivery of their projects.

In reality they're most likely looking for someone moving up from Assistant Engineer level but would be happy to consider & talk to those already at Development Engineer level and maybe frustrated by their surroundings with a clear desire to move on for a fresh challenge...
You'll be working closely with a Senior Engineer & Trainee Engineer alike, ultimately reporting to the Technical Manager. As a result, support wont be in short-hand.

Key Responsibilities:

The Development Engineer will provide essential technical support across various departments, including Construction, Commercial, Sales, and ofcourse Technical.
Working from pre-construction & inception through developments to final handover, you will assist in the review and issuing of tender drawings, ensuring that engineering designs are both cost-effective and practical for construction, through to final checks of driverways, footpaths & roads prior to final legal completions.

As an overview, the role involves coordinating as-built surveys, overseeing the adoption of roads and sewers (S278, S38, S104 & S185), and managing utility and service connections.
You will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date records of engineering details, preparing external works and drainage plans, and ensuring that all works comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Throughout, you'll address engineering queries from site teams and contribute to the successful delivery of development projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum HNC / HND in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Valid full UK Driving License.
• Strong engineering knowledge from previous experience in the house-building sector.
• Commercial and health & safety awareness.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a busy team.

Benefits:
The client offers a basic salary in the region of £40,000 to £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience) plus competitive benefits package, including:

• Company car or allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Smart Health and Perkbox benefits
• Eyecare vouchers (Specsavers)
• Length of Service awards
• Death in Service cover
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Gym discount

Location: Lancashire
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

For more information, contact Kris Convery ((phone number removed)) or find me on Linkedin.
I'm always happy to have a chat via DM if you prefer or it's easier during working hours when it may be difficult to chat on the phone.

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