Role Overview
We are looking for an Engineer to join the regional technical function, supporting design, compliance, and development activities across multiple residential projects. This role will contribute to regional growth plans and commercial targets while also providing guidance to junior team members.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their technical career within residential development, particularly those who enjoy problem-solving, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering input during feasibility stages, supporting land and development teams with viability assessments and compliance reviews
Determine when external consultants are required, agree fees and scopes of work, and manage their deliverables in line with project timelines
Oversee the flow of technical information between consultants, internal teams, and external partners to ensure designs meet programme requirements and relevant industry standards
Consider commercial implications of design decisions, including planning constraints, structural and civil engineering strategies, site remediation approaches, and utilities provision
Support the establishment of management companies for new sites, ensuring legal and procedural requirements are followed
Work with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to progress Building Regulations approvals, warranty applications, and condition discharges
Assist in preparing technical performance reports and key metrics
Coordinate all utility applications, design requests, quotations, and agreements
Take responsibility for managing the adoption processes for highways, drainage, and other infrastructure elements
Provide ongoing engineering advice to site teams and wider departments
Attend site meetings and lead discussions related to infrastructure design, approvals, and procurement
Ideal Skillset & Experience
Relevant qualification or strong background in technical design or civil engineering
Understanding of engineering and technical standards within residential development
Practical knowledge of:
Highway design requirements
Sewers for adoption
Building regulations
British Standards
AutoCAD
Strong technical and legal awareness, with commercial understanding
Highly organised and adaptable to changing project needs
Effective communication skills-both written and verbal
Awareness of warranty provider standards such as NHBC, LABC, or equivalent
Confident with numerical and technical documentation
Benefits
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company car or car allowance
Performance-related bonus
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health and wellbeing support
Life assurance
Employee share plan
Retail and leisure discounts
Career development opportunities
Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy