Pre-Development Design Engineer - New Build Housing

Approach Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional developer in the UK is seeking an experienced Pre-Development Design Engineer. In this permanent position, you will take land from early feasibility through to a technically sound design. Responsibilities include preparing designs, liaising with consultants, and supporting land bids. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in similar roles, a strong understanding of relevant agreements, and experience in delivering projects from concept to completion. Competitive salary up to £65,000 and additional benefits available.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £65,000

Generous car allowance

Yearly bonus potential

Private medical care

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of Section 38/278 and Section 104 agreements.
• Familiarity with relevant Building Regulations, British Standards, and local authority requirements.
• Experience delivering projects from concept to completion, including calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-development stage designs for roads and sewers, groundworks, and cut/fill strategies.
• Prepare and submit Roads and Sewers designs to statutory undertakers for pre-development Section 38/278 and Section 104 enquiries.
• Liaise with external consultants for Site Investigation Reports, Foundation Designs, and Remediation Strategies.
• Provide pre-development designs to support land bids.
• Work collaboratively with Architectural and Land teams for planning applications.
• Review specifications to ensure works are constructed in accordance with design drawings.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar role

Strong understanding of Section 38/278 and Section 104 agreements

Familiarity with relevant Building Regulations

Experience delivering projects from concept to completion

Job description

Are you an experienced Pre-Development Design Engineer with a background in New Build Housing?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with a family owned, regional developer, who are currently on the look out for a Pre-Development Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis out of their office in Warrington. In the position, you will play a crucial role in taking land from early feasibility through to a consentable, technically sound design.

What's in it for you?

• A basic salary of upto £65,000 (D.O.E)
• Generous car allowance total
• Yearly bonus potential
• Private medical care

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of Section 38/278 and Section 104 agreements.
• Familiarity with relevant Building Regulations, British Standards, and local authority requirements.
• Experience delivering projects from concept to completion, including calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare pre-development stage designs for roads and sewers, groundworks, and cut/fill strategies.
• Prepare and submit Roads and Sewers designs to statutory undertakers for pre-development Section 38/278 and Section 104 enquiries.
• Liaise with external consultants to procure Site Investigation Reports, Foundation Designs, and Remediation Strategies.
• Provide the Commercial and Estimating teams with pre-development highways, drainage, foundation, and cut & fill designs to support land bids.
• Work collaboratively with the Architectural and Land teams to obtain consultant fee proposals for planning applications, ensuring all associated reports are produced and delivered on schedule.
• Review agreed specifications, ensuring all works are constructed in accordance with design drawings and delivered within budget.

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