Engineer

Linsco; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineer for a pivotal role in supporting design and development across multiple residential projects in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification in technical design or civil engineering and be skilled in managing engineering deliverables. This role offers various benefits, including a company car, a performance-related bonus, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Life assurance

Employee share plan

Retail and leisure discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in technical design or civil engineering.
• Understanding of engineering and technical standards within residential development.
• Strong technical and legal awareness, with commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering input during feasibility stages and manage deliverables.
• Oversee the flow of technical information between consultants and teams.
• Ensure designs meet requirements and standards.

Skills

Engineering input during feasibility stages

Highway design requirements

Building regulations

Effective communication skills

AutoCAD

Education

Relevant qualification in technical design or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an Engineer to join the regional technical function, supporting design, compliance, and development activities across multiple residential projects. This role will contribute to regional growth plans and commercial targets while also providing guidance to junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their technical career within residential development, particularly those who enjoy problem-solving, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering input during feasibility stages, supporting land and development teams with viability assessments and compliance reviews
• Determine when external consultants are required, agree fees and scopes of work, and manage their deliverables in line with project timelines
• Oversee the flow of technical information between consultants, internal teams, and external partners to ensure designs meet programme requirements and relevant industry standards
• Consider commercial implications of design decisions, including planning constraints, structural and civil engineering strategies, site remediation approaches, and utilities provision
• Support the establishment of management companies for new sites, ensuring legal and procedural requirements are followed
• Work with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to progress Building Regulations approvals, warranty applications, and condition discharges
• Assist in preparing technical performance reports and key metrics
• Coordinate all utility applications, design requests, quotations, and agreements
• Take responsibility for managing the adoption processes for highways, drainage, and other infrastructure elements
• Provide ongoing engineering advice to site teams and wider departments
• Attend site meetings and lead discussions related to infrastructure design, approvals, and procurement

Ideal Skillset & Experience

• Relevant qualification or strong background in technical design or civil engineering
• Understanding of engineering and technical standards within residential development
• Practical knowledge of:
  • Highway design requirements
  • Sewers for adoption
  • Building regulations
  • British Standards
  • AutoCAD
• Strong technical and legal awareness, with commercial understanding
• Highly organised and adaptable to changing project needs
• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal
• Awareness of warranty provider standards such as NHBC, LABC, or equivalent
• Confident with numerical and technical documentation

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing support
• Life assurance
• Employee share plan
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Career development opportunities

Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy