Engineer in Leeds

Engineer Residential Housebuilding

Engineer £60000+ £5,200 Car Allowance + 5% Bonus

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

On behalf of our client, a leading 5-star housebuilder, we are recruiting for an experienced Engineer to join a high-performing technical team delivering high-quality residential developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong residential infrastructure experience to play a key role across the full development lifecycle from initial site appraisal and planning support through to technical approvals and construction delivery.

The Role

You will provide engineering support across multiple residential developments, ensuring technical solutions are commercially viable, compliant, and practical. Working closely with internal departments, consultants, local authorities and utility providers, you will help drive projects forward efficiently and successfully.

The successful candidate will either undertake engineering design in-house or manage and review external consultant designs to ensure the most cost-effective and buildable solutions are achieved.

Key ResponsibilitiesSite Appraisals & Technical Viability

• Prepare technical viability assessments and site constraint plans

• Interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and provide recommendations

• Assess ground conditions, foundations and remediation requirements

• Support planning applications by resolving engineering and infrastructure issues

• Coordinate utility enquiries and procure new utility proposals

Design & Technical Coordination

• Manage external consultants for roads, sewers, drainage, levels and infrastructure design

• Review engineering designs to ensure compliance, practicality and value

• Coordinate with statutory bodies including Highway Authorities and Environment Agency

• Ensure compliance with NHBC standards, Building Regulations and CDM regulations

• Support planning and technical approval processes throughout the project lifecycle

Construction & Delivery Support

• Ensure all engineering information is available prior to site start

• Procure technical approvals for highways, drainage and utilities

• Manage foundation and sub-structure design solutions

• Resolve engineering and CML issues during construction

• Prepare tender documentation for specialist ground improvement and foundation works

• Support environmental, health & safety and site-specific action plans

Requirements

• Proven experience within the residential housebuilding sector

• Strong knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, foundations and utilities

• Experience managing external engineering consultants

• Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports

• Strong understanding of technical approvals and regulatory xiskglj requirements

• Experience producing technical site appraisals and engineering solutions

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDS, Windes and MicroDrainage

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification (ICE or RICS accredited desirable)

Whats on Offer

• Competitive basic salary

• Car allowance

• 5% bonus scheme

• Private healthcare

• Pension scheme with company contributions

• Life assurance

• Flexible benefits package

• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected 5-star housebuilder on quality residential developments

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Engineer or Senior Engineer looking to progress their career within a successful and growing residential developer.