Design Engineer (Residential)

MK Consult; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Ongoing professional development

Career progression

Portfolio of residential projects

Job summary

MK Consult is recruiting a Design Engineer for a growing housebuilder in Warrington. You will manage engineering design from land acquisition through to construction, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to high standards.

The role involves coordinating civil and structural engineers, reviewing designs, and supporting planning authorities and utility providers, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Engineer, Civil Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in housebuilding/residential development.
• Strong understanding of residential infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of Section 38/Section 278/Section 104 agreements.
• Experience dealing with planning authorities and utility providers.
• Understanding of drainage, highways and earthworks design principles.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing civil and structural engineering consultants.
• Reviewing and approving engineering designs for residential developments.
• Assisting with site appraisals, feasibility studies and technical due diligence.
• Designing and coordinating roads, sewers, drainage and infrastructure solutions.
• Managing utility enquiries and service diversions.
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory undertakers and adoption bodies.
• Ensuring designs comply with planning conditions, building regulations and industry standards.
• Supporting the land, technical and construction teams throughout the development process.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Residential infrastructure design

Managing multiple developments

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer - Housebuilder

Are you an experienced Design Engineer looking to join a successful and growing housebuilder?

We are recruiting for a Design Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of high-quality residential developments. Working as part of an established technical team, you will be responsible for managing engineering design from land acquisition through to construction, ensuring developments are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest standards.

The Role

• Coordinating and managing civil and structural engineering consultants
• Reviewing and approving engineering designs for residential developments
• Assisting with site appraisals, feasibility studies and technical due diligence
• Designing and coordinating roads, sewers, drainage and infrastructure solutions
• Managing utility enquiries and service diversions
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory undertakers and adoption bodies
• Ensuring designs comply with planning conditions, building regulations and industry standards
• Supporting the land, technical and construction teams throughout the development process
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-effective solutions

About You

• Previous experience as a Design Engineer, Civil Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer within the housebuilding or residential development sector
• Strong understanding of residential infrastructure design
• Knowledge of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 agreements
• Experience dealing with planning authorities and utility providers
• Understanding of drainage, highways and earthworks design principles
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a portfolio of exciting residential developments

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer looking to join a well-respected housebuilder with a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans.