Senior Engineer - Remote Building Compliance & Quality

NHBC; Doncaster; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in home warranties is seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer to support builders, ensuring compliance with building standards. Key responsibilities include managing risks in warranty and building control services, providing technical support, and liaising with developers. Ideal candidates will have extensive construction experience, strong communication skills, and be working towards Chartered status. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Volunteer leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience of building/construction industry with knowledge of the housing and commercial sectors.
• IT literate with the ability to use a range of software programs.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written with appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with the minimum of supervision, in line with established policies and procedures.
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of all aspects of superstructure, foundation and geotechnical design with regard to building structures.
• Knowledge of environmental issues.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Full driving licence.
• Working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own workload and allocated tasks to ensure service levels and quality standards are met.
• Provide technical advice and support on the assessment of designs for compliance.
• Review and resolve engineering-related issues in design submissions.
• Liaise and negotiate with developers and builders to achieve compliant proposals.
• Support inspection teams with expert advice on complex construction elements.
• Prepare and review technical reports for accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Building/construction industry experience

IT literate

Good communication skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Knowledge of building structures

Knowledge of environmental issues

Membership of a professional institution

Full driving license

Working towards Chartered status

Job description

A leading organization in home warranties is seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer to support builders, ensuring compliance with building standards. Key responsibilities include managing risks in warranty and building control services, providing technical support, and liaising with developers. Ideal candidates will have extensive construction experience, strong communication skills, and be working towards Chartered status. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with flexible working opportunities.