Senior Engineer

Chrysalis Talent Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team in Wakefield. This role involves providing expert support across all development stages, managing consultants, and collaborating with various departments to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in housebuilding engineering, strong technical skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus bonuses and benefits are offered, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance or Company Car

Comprehensive private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Up to 5% annual bonus

Flexible Working - work from home up to 2 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Retail discounts

Healthy lifestyle benefits (Gym discounts)

Home Purchase Discount

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housebuilding engineering, including roads, sewers, utilities, foundations, and land drainage.
• Strong knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements, geotechnical reports, and remediation techniques.
• Proven ability to deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering support across all development stages.
• Design and evaluate civil engineering plans.
• Manage consultants to deliver high‑quality designs.
• Collaborate with local authorities to resolve challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and mitigate risks.
• Facilitate community consultations for planning applications.

Skills

Housebuilding engineering

AutoCAD

Cost-effective solutions

Technical knowledge

Education

Engineering-related degree (RICS/ICE accredited preferred)

Tools

PDS

Windes

Microdrainage

Job description

Join Our Clients Dynamic Engineering Team and Shape the Future of Communities!

Salary: Up to £65,000

Bonus: Up to 5%

Car Allowance or Company Car

Location: Wakefield

On behalf of our client, a leading FTSE 100 housebuilder, we are looking for a talented Senior Engineer to join their team. This is your chance to work with an industry leader, delivering exceptional residential developments while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

As part of the technical team (which includes both engineering and design / planning), you’ll collaborate with various departments, including land, commercial, production, sales, and customer care. Your role will span from land offer acceptance through the planning process, live site stages, and site closeout.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering support across all development stages.
• Design and evaluate civil engineering plans or oversee external consultants to ensure compliance, cost‑efficiency, and practicality.
• Manage consultants to deliver high‑quality designs for tendering and production.
• Collaborate with local authorities, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with CDM/EMS regulations and proactively mitigate risks.
• Facilitate community consultations to support planning applications.
• Assess and evaluate potential new development sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housebuilding engineering, including roads, sewers, utilities, foundations, and land drainage.
• An engineering‑related degree or qualification (preferably accredited by RICS or ICE).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDS, Windes, and Microdrainage.
• Strong knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements, geotechnical reports, and remediation techniques.
• Proven ability to deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Rewards with bonus potential and a car allowance.
• Comprehensive private healthcare, pension scheme, and more.
• Play a key role in shaping communities and building homes where people thrive.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the company’s values.
• Company Car or Allowance – choose between a company car or annual cash allowance.
• Flexible Working – work from home up to 2 days a week.
• Private medical insurance or health cash plans (extendable to family members).
• Generous pension contributions.
• Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support and counselling.
• Retail discounts across thousands of retailers.
• Share plans – participate in company share schemes.
• Life assurance and financial security for loved ones.
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Gym discounts.
• Home Purchase Discount – save when buying your own home.

About the Client

Our client, a respected FTSE 100 company, is renowned for its dedication to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in housebuilding. Their passion lies in creating homes and communities that stand the test of time.

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you’re a problem‑solver with a passion for engineering excellence and want to work on transformative projects, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that’s building more than homes – we’re building thriving communities.

Apply today and help shape tomorrow.