Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | car/allowance + company benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, wa4 2qg |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-356509_1769077245 |
Summary
Design Engineer
A national house builder have a requirement for a Design Engineer to join their Design team overseeing Civils Design packages and technical approvals for new build developments.
Design Engineer role
Reporting to the Design Manager you will undertake the engineering design from land appraisal through to construction. you will be responsible for appointing Consultants, agreeing fees, liaising with statutory authorities and ensuring that design sits within budget.
Duties to include:
- Undertake the required highway and drainage designs for projects to secure the approval of and , where appropriate, progress the adoption agreement with relevant Statutory Authorities.
- Ensure the earthworks required across developments are designed in the mot cost effective way possible
- Advise the land and planning department on the technical viability of new sites
- Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for land appraisals and required working drawings
- Prepare outline engineering schematics for land appraisals
- Conduct initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
- Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports on land acquired
- Brief engineering Consultants on the scope of design so that all parties are clear and working towards the same goal
- Answer technical queries that may arise from other departments
- Encourage feedback from site teams to improve the design and implementation of future schemes to avoid wastage and improved engineering solutions
- Provide support to the Principal Designer to ensure full compliance with CDM regulations
Senior Design Engineer experience required:
- Experienced of producing civil engineering drawings for S38 and S104 packs (roads and drainage) within the residential sector
- Proficient using Causeway design packages (PDS flow), micro drainage and AutoCAD
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Capable of managing multiple developments
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proven experience in the productions of value engineering design
- Ability to effectively communicate with people across all departments and levels within the business
What's on offer?
The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Generous holiday entitlement with service days
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company Car/ Car allowance
- Private medical cover
- Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and Employee discounts
If you want to hear more about the Design Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.