Development Engineer
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, wa4 2qg |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-354829_1766493850 |
Summary
Development Engineer
A regional house builder have a requirement for a Development Engineer to join their business to coordinate all aspects of engineering design for new build housing developments in the region.
Reporting to the Technical Director and working closely with the Land team to secure land bids by presenting findings and recommendations. Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assessing geo-technical information and advising on foundation solutions and infrastructure.
- Advising on initial feasibility drainage infrastructure proposals
- Advising on highway design requirement
- Involvement with the planning application
- Preparing abnormal schedules and preparing cost schedules for approval
- Prepare financial forecasts in relation to infrastructure inspection, legal, and bond fees identifying during this process associated phasing potential.
- Identify build difficulties with civil and structural operations
- Managing proposed multi utility enquiries with relevant providers.
- Co-ordinate existing services disconnections and diversions where required.
- Monitor and coordinate material movement strategies
Role requirements:
- HNC or BSc in Construction/Civil Engineering
- Previous experience as an Engineer working for a House Builder or with a design consultancy
- Experience of multi-site working
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Fluent in AutoCAD and MS Office
- Commercially aware linking design to cost and value
- Good understanding of regulations and legislation impacting engineering design.
What's on offer?
The company are offering a competitive basic salary (dependant on experience, the option of a company car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, annual bonus scheme, life insurance and various other employee benefits.
If you are interested in the Development Engineer role and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat, or apply via the link.