Engineer

Barratt Developments Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder seeks an Engineer to oversee the design and coordination of infrastructure for residential developments. You will work closely with consulting engineers and ensure compliance with building regulations. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND in engineering and significant experience in a design environment. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical cover, and flexible benefits options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Company car or cash allowance

Annual medical health assessment

26 days’ holiday

Flexible benefits options

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in a design environment.
• Experience with Civil or Structural Consulting Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Procure services records for new developments.
• Oversee design and detailing by Consulting Engineers.
• Secure adoption agreements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Coordination skills

Computer literacy

Education

HNC/HND level in engineering

Tools

Autodesk product set

PDS

Mircodrainage

Job description

Engineer at Barratt Redrow

Barratt Redrow is a nationally recognised 5‑star housebuilder, committed to high‑quality homes and innovative design. The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, researching the best materials at the best cost. This role will support the design of infrastructure and groundwork’s packages for residential developments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Procure services records and enquiries for new developments, ensuring timely payment for new services infrastructure.


• Oversee design and detailing carried out by externally appointed Consulting Engineers for all external works including foundation solutions, new estate roads, sewers, and relevant agreements.


• Secure adoption agreements (S38, S104, S278) promptly, ensuring compliance and timely completion.


• Contribute to structural design of superstructure components.


• Maintain continuous evaluation and peer review of consultants' designs to meet best practice in value engineering and statutory compliance.


• Liaise with Technical Team members and other stakeholders to discharge building regulations and planning conditions.

What You'll Need

• HNC/HND level in an engineering related discipline with at least 5 years post‑qualification experience.


• Previous experience in a design environment, preferably with Civil or Structural Consulting Engineers.


• Ability to negotiate confidently with external bodies, including sewerage undertakers and highway authorities.


• Co‑ordination skills to work with all members of the design team and deliver programmes.


• Computer literacy, experience of design software such as Autodesk product set; PDS or Mircodrainage experience desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.


• Private medical cover – single cover.


• Company car or cash allowance.


• Annual medical health assessment.


• 26 days’ holiday (increases up to 29 days).


• Flexible benefits options.


• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology


• Construction

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