Design Engineer - Residential Developments

Recruit Build; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent long-term career prospects

Diverse portfolio of residential sites

Job summary

Recruit Build is seeking a Design Engineer to join its growing Technical team in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. You will design and coordinate engineering infrastructure for multiple residential developments, ensuring technical compliance and on-schedule delivery.

You will use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Site3D to design highways, drainage, earthworks and levels, and prepare drawings for planning and construction while liaising with authorities and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience producing engineering designs for residential developments using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Site3D.
• Knowledge of highways, drainage, levels and infrastructure design in residential projects.
• Experience with UK design standards and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed engineering designs for residential developments using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Site3D.
• Designing highways, drainage, earthworks and levels in accordance with current design standards.
• Preparing technical drawings and supporting engineering information for planning and construction.
• Assisting with site feasibility studies, land appraisals and identifying engineering constraints.
• Liaising with Local Authorities, Water Authorities, utility providers and statutory bodies.
• Supporting Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 technical submissions.
• Coordinating engineering information with external consultants and the wider Technical team.
• Working closely with Land, Planning, Commercial and Construction teams to ensure projects progress efficiently from acquisition through to completion.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and continuous improvement.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site3D

Team collaboration

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer | Residential Development

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Salary: £57,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Want to see your designs become communities?

Recruit Build is working with a growing Yorkshire housebuilder to recruit a Design Engineer to join its expanding Technical team based in Pontefract.

The Role

As Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and coordination of engineering infrastructure across multiple residential developments, ensuring schemes are technically compliant, commercially viable and delivered on programme.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed engineering designs for residential developments using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Site3D.
• Designing highways, drainage, earthworks and levels in accordance with current design standards.
• Preparing technical drawings and supporting engineering information for planning and construction.
• Assisting with site feasibility studies, land appraisals and identifying engineering constraints.
• Liaising with Local Authorities, Water Authorities, utility providers and statutory bodies.
• Supporting Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 technical submissions.
• Coordinating engineering information with external consultants and the wider Technical team.
• Working closely with Land, Planning, Commercial and Construction teams to ensure projects progress efficiently from acquisition through to completion.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and continuous improvement.

About You

We're keen to hear from Design Engineers with experience in residential development, infrastructure or civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing engineering designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Site3D.
• A good understanding of highways, drainage, levels and infrastructure design.
• Experience working on residential or development-led projects.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £57,000.
• £5,000 Car Allowance.
• Pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of residential developments across Yorkshire.