Technical Engineer

Ignite Talent Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group is seeking a Technical Engineer for residential housebuilding in Leeds. You will support infrastructure and technical matters from feasibility through to onsite delivery, coordinating with Construction, Commercial and external stakeholders to keep developments on programme and in line with technical requirements.

The role requires experience in residential development, strong communication, and ability to manage external consultants and utility providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential housebuilding or property development.
• Experience managing infrastructure, utilities or technical requirements.
• Knowledge of utility providers, industry procedures and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing infrastructure requirements for residential developments from feasibility through to site delivery.
• Coordinating technical information, approvals, quotations, agreements and service connections.
• Liaising with utility providers, consultants, local authorities, highways, environmental agencies and warranty providers.
• Supporting the appointment and management of external consultants and service providers.
• Reviewing legal agreements, easements and utility documentation alongside external legal teams.
• Attending weekly pre-start, site and project review meetings.
• Ensuring technical drawings and information are distributed accurately and on time.
• Providing technical support and practical problem-solving across Construction, Commercial and Sales teams.
• Assisting with feasibility studies and providing advice on utility and infrastructure costs.
• Supporting the delivery of projects in line with programme, budget, planning approvals and technical standards.
• Supporting compliance with CDM Regulations and wider health and safety requirements.

Skills

Residential housebuilding

Infrastructure management

Stakeholder management

CDM Regulations

Problem solving

Negotiation

Job description

Technical Engineer – Residential Housebuilding

Are you an Engineer with experience in residential development or housebuilding who enjoys solving technical challenges and seeing projects progress from concept through to completion?

We are looking for a proactive and driven Engineer to join a busy Technical team, supporting the delivery of high-quality residential developments across the region.

This is a great opportunity for an Engineer looking to take ownership of technical and infrastructure matters, work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, and play a key role in getting developments successfully delivered.

The Role

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting infrastructure and technical matters from early feasibility through to onsite delivery and completion.

You will work closely with Construction, Commercial and other internal departments, as well as utility providers, consultants, local authorities and other external stakeholders, ensuring developments remain on programme and are delivered in line with technical requirements and approvals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing infrastructure requirements for residential developments from feasibility through to site delivery
• Coordinating technical information, approvals, quotations, agreements and service connections
• Liaising with utility providers, consultants, local authorities, highways, environmental agencies and warranty providers
• Supporting the appointment and management of external consultants and service providers
• Reviewing legal agreements, easements and utility documentation alongside external legal teams
• Attending weekly pre-start, site and project review meetings
• Ensuring technical drawings and information are distributed accurately and on time
• Providing technical support and practical problem-solving across Construction, Commercial and Sales teams
• Assisting with feasibility studies and providing advice on utility and infrastructure costs
• Supporting the delivery of projects in line with programme, budget, planning approvals and technical standards
• Supporting compliance with CDM Regulations and wider health and safety requirements

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience within residential housebuilding, property development or a related construction environment
• Experience managing infrastructure, utilities or technical requirements across developments
• Knowledge of utility providers, industry procedures and relevant legislation
• An understanding of CDM Regulations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisation and coordination abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to negotiate, influence and build strong working relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail