Assistant Development Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | CAr/allowance + company benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, wa1 4lh |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-356602_1768988652 |
Summary
Assistant Development Engineer
A busy house builder seeks to appoint an Assistant Development Engineer to join their regional office in the North West. The company started as a small family run business and have expanded gradually over the years creating an enviable reputation, built on quality, customer service and delivering high standards. They are now one of the top 10 house builders building new properties ranging from 1 bed apartments to luxury family homes across the UK.
Assistant Development Engineer Role
Supporting the Engineering Manager and Senior Engineers you will be responsible for assisting on multiple developments and will be expected to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining NHBC submissions on the portal including uploading information
- Pulling together information for submissions for planning condition discharge
- Assist the engineering team with tasks not limited to design updates, meetings with groundworkers regarding level changes / discrepancies (shadowing of team members)
- Updating and issuing drawings and drawing registers
- Collate information for engineering design tenders, multi utility tenders and bid submissions
- Manage and update trackers for NHBC conditions and upcoming sites
Skills & experience required
The successful candidate will have a Design/engineering background, either with a Consultancy or a House Builder
- Working knowledge of all CAD and other software civil engineering packages
- Understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements and Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of specific design and specification features with regards to road and sewer agreements and maximise value to the Company.
- Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
- CSCS card or equivalent
- Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards.
- Strong communication, listening and presentation skills with the ability to be able to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + option to purchase additional days
- Private medical insurance
- Training and development
- Various other employee benefits
If you are interested in joining a leading house builder and a growing region that will offer opportunities for career progression, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat, are apply via the link.