Engineer

Allison Homes Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent private housebuilder in the UK is seeking an Engineering Support role to provide engineering assistance across teams throughout the development lifecycle. The successful candidate will manage pre-construction information and oversee the adoption process by coordinating with authorities. Required qualifications include a degree in a construction or engineering discipline, proficiency in AutoCAD, and a UK driving license. Benefits include a bonus scheme, car allowance, and 25 days of holiday that extends with tenure.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage pre-construction information and risk registers.
• Review and approve engineering designs for compliance with standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Education in a construction or engineering-related discipline

Job description

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance..

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to the responsibilities outlined below.

Applicants must show a sound understanding of the Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 processes, supported by a strong foundation in engineering principles. This includes a working knowledge of NHBC Standards and service infrastructure requirements.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the adoption process and confidently chair meetings with relevant statutory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across Technical, Commercial, Land, Sales and Build teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Commission and coordinate all required site surveys, reports and specialist studies (including archaeology, ecology and acoustics), ensuring outputs are fully integrated into design information.
• Manage pre-construction information, risk registers, site fees and technical budgets.
• Coordinate and attend design, engineering, pre-start and site progress meetings as required.
• Review and approve engineering designs (roads, sewers, drainage, levels and utilities) for technical approvals, procurement and compliance with planning, Building Regulations and NHBC/LABC standards, identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate utility disconnections, diversions and new service connections, including designs, quotations and final surfacing activities.
• Administer S38, S278 and S104 agreements, bonds and sewer requisitions through to adoption, including POS adoption, management company handovers and inspections with relevant authorities.
• Undertake regular site inspections to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, safety legislation and company policies, and that testing and validation requirements are met.
• Support procurement by obtaining service designs and quotations and closely monitoring the design programme.
• Manage handover of adoptable and managed areas, including landscaping and play spaces, to management companies.

What you will bring

Education in a construction or engineering-related discipline.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills with attention to detail.

Full UK driving licence.

Commitment to role‑modelling company values: Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Practical problem‑solving ability with a dependable, hands‑on and approachable attitude.

Self‑motivated, proactive and able to prioritise workloads in a changing environment.

What you get in return

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, please apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter to [e-mail] by the closing date of 12 th January 2026.

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